Maniobro

Maniobro is a term used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing to denote a form of agile, deception-forward maneuvering. It can refer to a person who performs such maneuvers, a technique within combat or navigation, or a class ability in games. The term likely derives from the Spanish maniobra (maneuver), adopted by fans as a playful label for an expert strategist.

In its fiction usage, maniobros are portrayed as tacticians who exploit space, timing, and misdirection rather than raw power. They excel at rapid repositioning, feints, and terrain control, creating openings for allies or escaping dangerous situations. In game systems, maniobro mechanics often reward high initiative, mobility, and clever use of scenery, with abilities such as reposition, decoy, or forced misdirection.

Variants of the concept appear across media and games: as a character archetype, a specialized class, or a set of maneuvers. Some sources treat maniobro as a lawful, disciplined role (military scouts, pilots) while others depict it as improvisational street-level cunning.

Critically, the concept is used primarily in fictional settings and fan-created rulebooks; there is no universal canonical definition, and details vary by author. Maniobro remains a flexible term that signals emphasis on spatial awareness, anticipation, and strategic tempo.