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It's important to note that the GURPS Spaceships series offers not one, but three different combat systems:

1. Basic Combat (from GURPS Spaceships)

This is much like GURPS' basic combat system. There are no hexes or explicit maps, but the maneuvers are taking place in realistic space and time, and things like distance and speed matter greatly. This is a great choice for any realistic or slightly cinematic game that doesn't want combat to feel like a wargame.

2. Tactical Combat (from GURPS Spaceships 3)

This is much like GURPS' tactical combat system. It uses hexes and counters, to track facing and distance with much greater accuracy. It's more complex and involved, obviously, but it also means that there will be fewer questions about distance and position and allows for precise tactics. This is a great choice for any realistic game in which space combat will be a huge focus.

3. Dogfighting Combat (from GURPS Spaceships 4)

This is a boldly cinematic combat system in which small fighter craft can fly circles around slower ones. Speed and skill are king -- your personal abilities are at least as important as your ship's statistics. This is a great choice for most cinematic and space--opera games, as it makes drama and action more important than physics.