diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/merc_thrace_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/merc_thrace_swordsman.xml
index 3f1c19aa51..6e9c1ddc67 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/merc_thrace_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/merc_thrace_swordsman.xml
@@ -11,9 +11,6 @@
     <RequiredTechnology>phase_town</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <Promotion disable=""/>
-  <ResourceGatherer>
-    <BaseSpeed>0.5</BaseSpeed>
-  </ResourceGatherer>
   <UnitMotion>
     <WalkSpeed>8</WalkSpeed>
     <Run>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart_champion_infantry_sword.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart_champion_infantry_sword.xml
index db73964845..c164516821 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart_champion_infantry_sword.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/units/spart_champion_infantry_sword.xml
@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@
     <RequiredTechnology>phase_town</RequiredTechnology>
   </Identity>
   <Promotion disable=""/>
-  <ResourceGatherer>
-    <BaseSpeed>0.5</BaseSpeed>
-  </ResourceGatherer>
   <VisualActor>
     <Actor>units/spartans/champion_infantry_sword.xml</Actor>
   </VisualActor>