ambush
An ambush is a battle tactic where a character takes advantage of concealment or the element_of_surprise to attack unsuspecting characters from concealed positions, such as among dense underbrush or behind hilltops. Sometimes, an ambush can involve the exclusive or combined use of improvised_explosive_devices, that allow the attacking characters to hit the targeted characters while minimizing the risk of being exposed to return fire.
In most RPG_games, an ambush will forbid all player actions, allowing the enemy to act first (example of indications: red_swirl in MOTHER/EarthBound, swapped positions in Final Fantasy).
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