Amid the approach, however, all vessels were required to completely commit themselves to the tactic's employment. If the lead ship was slowed or disabled by oncoming fire, collisions and disorder of the line was likely. No tactic was without risk, but the Slash carried more than most. Variations of the Slash included a staggered and even overlapping deployment, with vessels above and below the line of attack.
During the Galactic Civil War at the Battle of Endor, Ackbar employed the Slash to a devastating effect against the Galactic Empire's fleet.