Escape

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If the enemy ship enters into a pursuit position behind your ship (their nose to your tail), perform one or more of the following evasive maneuvers:

• If your ship is faster than the enemy ship, you may be able to escape their weapons range (or, on the Aegis, detection range) simply by increasing speed
• If your ship is more maneuverable than the enemy ship, a simple hard turn left or right may allow you to establish a pursuit or merger position, depending on the distance of the enemy ship
• If the enemy ship is very close, a "short stop" (putting the engines into reverse) may induce the enemy ship to overshoot and pass you, putting you into a pursuit position
• If the enemy ship is too distant for an effective short stop, a reverse turn will allow you to quickly face the enemy ship and establish a merger position