diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
index cde24c4d1d..2fd6253ea3 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_fortress.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
       <RepeatTime>3500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
-        <Spread>2.0</Spread>
+        <Spread>1.25</Spread>
         <Gravity>50</Gravity>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <LaunchPoint y="3"/>