Skirmish

Skirmishes are events Xenoblade Chronicles 3. They are battles between two opposing factions.

Skirmishes are identified by the crossed swords icon above the clashing factions.

Mechanics
To start a skirmish, the party can approach the battle. An UI prompt opens to choose which side. Once a side is chosen, the party cannot leave combat until they complete the skirmish or perishes. Completing a skirmish awards Silver Nopon Coins, to a Colony, or  depending on the faction. Skirmishes can be replayed as many times, but will yield no further rewards.