diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
index 9fbbe3e8e9..26c983f332 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/nisean_horses.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 	"supersedes": "cavalry_health",
 	"requirements": {
 		"all": [
-			{ "tech": "phase_city" },
+			{ "tech": "unlock_champion_cavalry" },
 			{
 				"any": [
 					{ "civ": "pers" },
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_cavalry.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_cavalry.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..d8e4c3aa5f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_cavalry.json
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+{
+	"genericName": "Unlock Champion Cavalry",
+	"description": "Guard units (Champions) are professionals who wield the best weapons and have the best training.",
+	"cost": {
+		"food": 600
+	},
+	"requirements": {
+		"all": [
+			{ "tech": "phase_city" },
+			{ "notciv": "athen" },
+			{ "notciv": "brit" },
+			{ "notciv": "maur" },
+			{ "notciv": "spart" }
+		]
+	},
+	"requirementsTooltip": "Unlocked in City Phase.",
+	"icon": "helmet_corinthian_crest.png",
+	"researchTime": 60,
+	"tooltip": "Unlock Champion Cavalry at the Stable.",
+	"soundComplete": "interface/alarm/alarm_upgradearmory.xml"
+}
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_chariots.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_chariots.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..613c0d1dc1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_chariots.json
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+{
+	"genericName": "Unlock Champion Chariots",
+	"description": "Guard units (Champions) are professionals who wield the best weapons and have the best training.",
+	"cost": {
+		"food": 600
+	},
+	"requirements": {
+		"all": [
+			{ "tech": "phase_city" },
+			{
+				"any": [
+					{ "civ": "brit" },
+					{ "civ": "maur" },
+					{ "civ": "pers" }
+				]
+			}
+		]
+	},
+	"requirementsTooltip": "Unlocked in City Phase.",
+	"icon": "helmet_corinthian_crest.png",
+	"researchTime": 60,
+	"tooltip": "Unlock Champion Chariots at the Stable.",
+	"soundComplete": "interface/alarm/alarm_upgradearmory.xml"
+}
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_units.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_units.json
index 0d8fa04602..094fea2fd8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_units.json
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/unlock_champion_units.json
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	},
 	"description": "Guard units (Champions) are professionals who wield the best weapons and have the best training.",
 	"cost": {
-		"metal": 700
+		"food": 600
 	},
 	"requirements": {
 		"all": [
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 	},
 	"requirementsTooltip": "Unlocked in City Phase.",
 	"icon": "helmet_corinthian_crest.png",
-	"researchTime": 90,
+	"researchTime": 60,
 	"tooltip": "Unlock Champions Infantry at the Barracks.",
 	"soundComplete": "interface/alarm/alarm_upgradearmory.xml"
 }
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_stable.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_stable.xml
index fe3b0b2b9a..4f10baa72d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_stable.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military_stable.xml
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@
       cavalry_movement_speed
       cavalry_health
       nisean_horses
+      unlock_champion_cavalry
+      unlock_champion_chariots
     </Technologies>
   </ProductionQueue>
   <Sound>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
index 389f332e9d..1107ea031d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
     <Formations datatype="tokens">
       special/formations/wedge
     </Formations>
+    <RequiredTechnology>unlock_champion_cavalry</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <Loot>
     <xp>200</xp>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/brit/champion_chariot.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/brit/champion_chariot.xml
index 3973a74fc8..b2aabcef10 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/brit/champion_chariot.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/brit/champion_chariot.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
     <SelectionGroupName>units/brit/champion_chariot</SelectionGroupName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Chariot</VisibleClasses>
     <Icon>units/brit_champion_chariot.png</Icon>
+    <RequiredTechnology>unlock_champion_chariots</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/britons/chariot_javelinist_c_m.xml</Actor>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/maur/champion_chariot.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/maur/champion_chariot.xml
index 3c290af996..9e0acb5a7f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/maur/champion_chariot.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/maur/champion_chariot.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
     <SelectionGroupName>units/maur/champion_chariot</SelectionGroupName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Chariot</VisibleClasses>
     <Icon>units/maur_champion_chariot.png</Icon>
+    <RequiredTechnology>unlock_champion_chariots</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/mauryas/chariot_archer_c_m.xml</Actor>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_chariot.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_chariot.xml
index 209c4c32fe..4fca2bec7a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_chariot.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_chariot.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
     <SpecificName>Raθa Bābiruviya</SpecificName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Chariot</VisibleClasses>
     <Icon>units/pers_chariot_archer.png</Icon>
+    <RequiredTechnology>unlock_champion_chariots</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/persians/chariot_archer_e_m.xml</Actor>