PhoenixKnight wrote:Why does enemy of the crown have to be of the same nationality?
To diversify from LoM targets which will ultimately allow greater flexibility.
To explain it better, EoC at its first step prevents hostility gain on hit. Which makes sense as hostility is only added if this player is a member of your country. Additionally, you give Honor points on hit for such enemies.
If this member is a member of another country, hostility is not added anyway, so there is nothing to prevent. If you want to add honor points for such a target, you should better use a Letter of the Marque (LoM) which also makes more sense.
It's more work for us but it makes more sense (requires less explanations) and it will provide more options later. Like the proposed EoC buff on Blockades. EoC will be very useful during civil wars too.