Sir Bugsy
Civ.D.
Swords blow. Get civil service get pikes. Bonus against elephants on top of it.
Edit: But I guess since there was a suggested plan for Minutemen that making swords would make sense.
I'm also convinced Dido will go for Siam first.
Please explain why "swords blow" compared to spears? Swords are strength 14, spears 11. I can see using them against Dido's elephants. That is a good point.