Fallback

A Fallback or Fall Back is a maneuver in which a unit withdraws away from the enemy in order to seek a more defensible position.

Fallbacks are a common low-level tactic used by all manner of Ground units whenever faced with a superior foe, or whenever caught in an indefensible position. Fallback can be done hastily (Breaking Contact) or as a gradual Peel towards the superior position.

Fallbacks can be done on a larger scale, with an entire Side gradually falling back to previously prepared positions in order to continuously gain a defensive advantage against an ever-encroaching enemy force; This type of mission objective is known as "Defense in Depth". The final Fallback point is known as the "Alamo", where units will typically defend themselves to the death (unless Extracted).

The opposite of a Fallback maneuver is the Push, where a unit moves forward - usually towards an enemy - to secure a defensible position for the engagement. Sideways movement for the same purpose is called a Shift.