diff --git a/factions/tech/tech.xml b/factions/tech/tech.xml
index 8b193d0..b692064 100644
--- a/factions/tech/tech.xml
+++ b/factions/tech/tech.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 	<starting-units>
 		<unit name="castle" amount="1"/>
 		<unit name="worker" amount="3"/>
-		<unit name="swordman" amount="2"/>
+		<unit name="swordman" amount="1"/>
 		<unit name="archer" amount="1"/>
 		<unit name="cow" amount="1"/>
 	</starting-units>