diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_civilian.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_civilian.xml
index dc73144ee2..63593e9fe2 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_civilian.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_civilian.xml
@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@
     <SpecificName>Heilōs</SpecificName>
     <Icon>units/spart/support_civilian.png</Icon>
   </Identity>
+  <UnitAI>
+    <DefaultStance>defensive</DefaultStance>
+    <CanPatrol>true</CanPatrol>
+  </UnitAI>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/spartans/citizen_{phenotype}.xml</Actor>
   </VisualActor>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_female_citizen.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_female_citizen.xml
index 32fc7d41b4..a447429cf0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_female_citizen.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart/support_female_citizen.xml
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
   </Identity>
   <UnitAI>
     <CanPatrol>true</CanPatrol>
+    <DefaultStance>defensive</DefaultStance>
   </UnitAI>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/spartans/female_citizen.xml</Actor>