diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/skirmish/units/default_ship_scout.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/skirmish/units/default_ship_scout.xml
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Entity parent="template_unit_ship_warship_arrow">
+  <Identity>
+    <Civ>skirm</Civ>
+    <Icon>units/athen/ship_scout.png</Icon>
+  </Identity>
+  <SkirmishReplacer>
+    <general>units/{civ}/ship_scout</general>
+  </SkirmishReplacer>
+  <VisualActor>
+    <Actor>structures/athenians/pentekonter_scout.xml</Actor>
+  </VisualActor>
+</Entity>