Gamespot interview

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Wow, three or four navies at once? Sounds intense.
That opens up the possibilities of having Trafalgar type battles.

As for the possibilities of "hero's" being in other nations does sound odd, but not entirely weird. For example Washington could of decided to stay loyal to the crown, hence he would be with England. Or maybe Napoleon decides to forget France altogether and stay in his native Corsica and fight the French occupation which for simplicity sake might get included in an Italian faction. (assuming France even takes Corsica....but it does open up fascinating scenarios, what if Austria takes Corsica, if Nap spawns during that time, then he will be Austrian)

I think that's what CA might be hinting at. Another example, France takes England and during that occupation Wellington spawns in the campaign, then that would make him French.