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You missed out on the best person to start next to - Mr. Cairo, the epitome of non-aggression as it seems.
I'm actually quite happy with this pick.
Aggressive: Free C1 promo for melee and gunpowder units. -25% city maintenance [Numerical Bonus not shown in interface. Bonus is multiplicative with other maintenance modifiers. Final displayed city maintenance value is correct and includes this bonus.] +100% production of Barracks, Stable, Drydock.
Industrious: +50% wonder production. Does not apply to Pyramids. +100% production of Forge. +35% production of Bank, University. -15% civic maintenance.
We get some random maintenance reduction thrown in which is always lovely. With the capital we have, we can scope out a few wonders if praets do not seem feasible against a ruff or cornflakes.
Mid-game we have bonuses to a few important buildings and our forums can give a tiny kick towards golden ages.
"I know that Kilpatrick is a hell of a damned fool, but I want just that sort of man to command my cavalry on this expedition."
- William Tecumseh Sherman