Spotting: This phase is about spotting another party, and prevent or start the other phase of the encounter.
Pursuit: This phase is about running away or start a fight. once an opposing party reach the other, a Combat begin. It usually start after the spotting phase.
Combat This phase is about the actual combat
Underground Combat Extra rules for underground combat scenarios (Burrows, caves, etc...)
Differences Between Combat and Pursuit:
Combat | Pursuit |
Use Combat Tactics | Use Pursuit Tactics (Or Tactical Maneuver) (which can be used at any time in your turn) |
There is no use limit on tactics unless specified | You may use per pursuit a number of Tactics equal to your \(SPD\ Rating\) |
To move use Movement Points | To move use Movement Allowance |
Initiative decide the turn order | The GM controlled party start after the players which can move in any order |
Running prevent you from attacking normally | You can't run twice in a row |
Done in a Battleboard that represents few meters | Done in a Battleboard that represents many Kilometers |