diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_trader.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_trader.xml
index 84d9ea071d..50986ebb74 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_trader.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_support_trader.xml
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
     <GainMultiplier>1.0</GainMultiplier>
   </Trader>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed>7.0</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed>6.0</WalkSpeed>
   </UnitMotion>
   <Vision>
     <Range>60</Range>