diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
index f2aded5dca..eb5f7214d0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Health>
-    <Max>200</Max>
+    <Max>100</Max>
   </Health>
   <ResourceGatherer>
     <MaxDistance>4.0</MaxDistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
index b015c886d8..c535678194 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_bireme.xml
@@ -5,21 +5,21 @@
     <Tooltip>Light Warship.</Tooltip>
   </Identity>
   <Cost>
-    <BuildTime>40</BuildTime>
+    <BuildTime>30</BuildTime>
     <Resources>
-      <wood>150</wood>
-      <metal>150</metal>
+      <wood>100</wood>
+      <metal>100</metal>
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Health>
-    <Max>600</Max>
+    <Max>300</Max>
   </Health>
   <UnitMotion>
     <WalkSpeed>12.0</WalkSpeed>
   </UnitMotion>
   <Armour>
     <Hack>15.0</Hack>
-    <Pierce>15.0</Pierce>
+    <Pierce>20.0</Pierce>
     <Crush>15.0</Crush>
   </Armour>
   <ResourceGatherer disable=""/>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_merchant.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_merchant.xml
index a959d9e657..aa7711f0d9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_merchant.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_merchant.xml
@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@
     <Tooltip>Gather profitable aquatic treasures.</Tooltip>
   </Identity>
   <Cost>
-    <BuildTime>30</BuildTime>
     <Resources>
+      <wood>0</wood>
       <metal>100</metal>
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Health>
-    <Max>400</Max>
+    <Max>200</Max>
   </Health>
   <ResourceGatherer>
     <MaxDistance>12.0</MaxDistance>
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@
   </UnitMotion>
   <Armour>
     <Hack>10.0</Hack>
-    <Pierce>10.0</Pierce>
-    <Crush>1.0</Crush>
+    <Pierce>15.0</Pierce>
+    <Crush>10.0</Crush>
   </Armour>
   <StatusBars>
     <BarWidth>6.0</BarWidth>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
index b6b2477d98..3b301e8bb5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_quinquereme.xml
@@ -5,25 +5,25 @@
     <Tooltip>Heavy Warship.</Tooltip>
   </Identity>
   <Cost>
-    <BuildTime>60</BuildTime>
+    <BuildTime>50</BuildTime>
     <Resources>
-      <wood>300</wood>
-      <metal>250</metal>
+      <wood>250</wood>
+      <metal>200</metal>
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Health>
-    <Max>1000</Max>
+    <Max>500</Max>
   </Health>
   <Armour>
     <Hack>25.0</Hack>
-    <Pierce>25.0</Pierce>
+    <Pierce>30.0</Pierce>
     <Crush>15.0</Crush>
   </Armour>
   <UnitMotion>
     <WalkSpeed>14.0</WalkSpeed>
   </UnitMotion>
   <Vision>
-    <Range>160</Range>
+    <Range>140</Range>
   </Vision>
   <ResourceGatherer disable=""/>
   <Attack>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
       <MaxRange>100.0</MaxRange>
       <MinRange>20.0</MinRange>
       <ProjectileSpeed>40.0</ProjectileSpeed>
-      <PrepareTime>4000</PrepareTime>
+      <PrepareTime>2000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>4000</RepeatTime>
     </Ranged>
   </Attack>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
index e5afdd9ce1..91c068337f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_mechanical_ship_trireme.xml
@@ -5,21 +5,21 @@
     <Tooltip>Medium Warship.</Tooltip>
   </Identity>
   <Cost>
-    <BuildTime>50</BuildTime>
+    <BuildTime>40</BuildTime>
     <Resources>
       <wood>200</wood>
-      <metal>200</metal>
+      <metal>150</metal>
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Health>
-    <Max>800</Max>
+    <Max>400</Max>
   </Health>
   <UnitMotion>
     <WalkSpeed>14.0</WalkSpeed>
   </UnitMotion>
   <Armour>
     <Hack>20.0</Hack>
-    <Pierce>20.0</Pierce>
+    <Pierce>25.0</Pierce>
     <Crush>15.0</Crush>
   </Armour>
   <ResourceGatherer disable=""/>