diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry.xml
index a141e58c3f..6039bbdf02 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry.xml
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@
     <Immortal_archer>
       <Entity>units/pers/champion_infantry_archer_upgrade</Entity>
       <Tooltip>Switch to using the bow and arrow.</Tooltip>
-      <Variant>upgrading</Variant>
       <Time>4</Time>
     </Immortal_archer>
   </Upgrade>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry_archer_upgrade.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry_archer_upgrade.xml
index 40aa6b77e1..10343d1280 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry_archer_upgrade.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/pers/champion_infantry_archer_upgrade.xml
@@ -44,7 +44,6 @@
     <Immortal_spearman>
       <Entity>units/pers/champion_infantry</Entity>
       <Tooltip>Switch to using a spear and shield.</Tooltip>
-      <Variant>upgrading</Variant>
       <Time>4</Time>
     </Immortal_spearman>
   </Upgrade>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_spearman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_spearman_e.xml
index 2af253d583..ae13efe560 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_spearman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_spearman_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
         <food>100</food>
         <metal>50</metal>
       </Cost>
-      <Variant>upgrading</Variant>
       <Time>8</Time>
     </Centurion>
   </Upgrade>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_swordsman_e.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
index d62836a5b5..dd2d364977 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/rome/infantry_swordsman_e.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
         <food>100</food>
         <metal>50</metal>
       </Cost>
-      <Variant>upgrading</Variant>
       <Time>12</Time>
     </Centurion>
   </Upgrade>