diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/civs/spart.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/civs/spart.json
index f5c1744cd3..5decd7a258 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/civs/spart.json
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/civs/spart.json
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@
 		},
 		{
 			"Template": "units/spart/cavalry_javelineer_b"
+		},
+		{
+			"Template": "units/spart/champion_infantry_spear"
 		}
 	],
 	"Formations": [
@@ -75,6 +78,7 @@
 		"Agesipolis"
 	],
 	"SkirmishReplacements": {
+		"skirmish/units/special_starting_unit": "units/spart/champion_infantry_spear",
 		"skirmish/structures/default_house_10": "structures/{civ}/house",
 		"skirmish/structures/default_wall_tower": "",
 		"skirmish/structures/default_wall_gate": "",