diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/outpost_vision.json b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/outpost_vision.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..28f810d903
--- /dev/null
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/data/technologies/outpost_vision.json
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+{
+	"genericName": "Carrier Pigeons",
+	"description": "Increases outpost vision.",
+	"cost": { "food": 300 },
+	"requirements": { "tech": "phase_village" },
+	"icon": "pigeon.png",
+	"researchTime": 40,
+	"tooltip": "Outposts +33% vision range.",
+	"modifications": [
+		{ "value": "Vision/Range", "multiply": 1.333333 }
+	],
+	"affects": ["Outpost"],
+	"soundComplete": "interface/alarm/alarm_upgradearmory.xml"
+}
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_outpost.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_outpost.xml
index 91c264e02c..3a48de79dd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_outpost.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_outpost.xml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Outpost</GenericName>
     <SelectionGroupName>template_structure_defensive_outpost</SelectionGroupName>
-    <Tooltip>Build in own or neutral territory. No vision range unless garrisoned. Slowly converts to Gaia while in neutral territory.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Build in own or neutral territory.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Outpost</VisibleClasses>
     <Icon>structures/outpost.png</Icon>
   </Identity>
@@ -37,7 +37,11 @@
   <Obstruction>
     <Static width="6.0" depth="6.0"/>
   </Obstruction>
-  <ProductionQueue disable=""/>
+  <ProductionQueue>
+    <Technologies datatype="tokens">
+      outpost_vision
+    </Technologies>
+  </ProductionQueue>
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
@@ -57,7 +61,8 @@
     <HeightOffset>14.0</HeightOffset>
   </StatusBars>
   <TerritoryDecay>
-    <DecayRate>1</DecayRate>
+    <DecayRate>10</DecayRate>
+    <Territory>enemy</Territory>
   </TerritoryDecay>
   <TurretHolder>
     <TurretPoints>
@@ -69,7 +74,7 @@
     </TurretPoints>
   </TurretHolder>
   <Vision>
-    <Range>10</Range>
+    <Range>90</Range>
   </Vision>
   <VisualActor>
     <FoundationActor>structures/fndn_2x2.xml</FoundationActor>