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Saggery-blossom Maneuver

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this naval attack pattern involved sending a group of starfighters at a specific target in parade flight formation. This formation allowed the fighters to overlap their shields for added protection. Shortly after the fighters are launched, a series of proton torpedoes is launched along their attack vector. Shortly before impacting the target, the starfighters break their parade formation and spread out like the petals of a saggery flower, curving away from the target as the proton torpedoes slam into it. The split-second timing requires the starfighters to attack in parade formation, allowing them to conserve shield energy until they break off. The additional power can then be used to prevent any collateral damage from the proton torpedo strikes.