The Confederation of Valor is a science fiction series of four books by Canadian author Tanya Huff. The lead character is Torin Kerr, a non-commissioned officer in the Confederation Marines. Alongside her fellow humans, the Confederation has recruited the Taykan and Krai to fight their battles as they've completely outgrown the desire, or even ability to fight. This becomes a problem when The Others, a war-like collective of various races, slowly start to attack Confederation space. The books follow Torin Kerr and the Marines serving under her as they face down various threats to their society and their lives.