diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure.xml
index 13a2e8683d..c1d7d60932 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure.xml
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
     <HeightOffset>12.0</HeightOffset>
   </StatusBars>
   <TerritoryDecay>
-    <DecayRate>50</DecayRate>
+    <DecayRate>20</DecayRate>
   </TerritoryDecay>
   <Visibility>
     <RetainInFog>true</RetainInFog>