I think we'll just have to agree to disagree, as much as I'd like to drag this out until you accept that you're wrong. :P

I was seriously considering BI. The barbarians actually have a developed tech tree, and the unit selection for most civs is great. I'm thinking Allemani (sp?), or maybe the burgundii.

I'm a big fan of units that have one specific use that they are amazing for, rather than all around jack of all trades units. I guess it kind of comes from my AoE experience.