diff --git a/changelog b/changelog
index 408fc5198ec..d490c0ec616 100644
--- a/changelog
+++ b/changelog
@@ -32,7 +32,14 @@ Version 1.5.6+svn:
  * Terrain:
    * New graphic variations for Oasis (Dd^Do) terrain.
  * Unit changes and balancing:
+   * Decreased the range attack of the Drake Flare from 7-4 to 6-4.
+   * Decreased the range attack of the Drake Flamehart from 9-4 to 8-4.
    * Increased the cost of the Goblin Spearman from 8 to 9.
+   * Decreased the cost of the Sergeant from 20 to 19.
+   * Decreased the HP of the Sergeant from 36 to 32.
+   * Decreased the HP of the Lieutenant from 48 to 40.
+   * Decreased the HP of the General from 58 to 50.
+   * Decreased the HP of the Grand Marshal from 68 to 60.
  * User interface:
    * Recruit, recall, unit-list and create-unit dialogs display the
      selected unit/unit-type's race.
diff --git a/data/core/units/drakes/Flameheart.cfg b/data/core/units/drakes/Flameheart.cfg
index b83b9fd88f7..0e22c316bd0 100644
--- a/data/core/units/drakes/Flameheart.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/drakes/Flameheart.cfg
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
         icon=attacks/fire-breath-drake.png
         type=fire
         range=ranged
-        damage=9
+        damage=8
         number=4
     [/attack]
     [attack_anim]
diff --git a/data/core/units/drakes/Flare.cfg b/data/core/units/drakes/Flare.cfg
index 8d74cd00f3d..41e746a92d5 100644
--- a/data/core/units/drakes/Flare.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/drakes/Flare.cfg
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@
         icon=attacks/fire-breath-drake.png
         type=fire
         range=ranged
-        damage=7
+        damage=6
         number=4
     [/attack]
     [attack_anim]
diff --git a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_General.cfg b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_General.cfg
index 01946d2b191..2b63b24a72f 100644
--- a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_General.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_General.cfg
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         [/frame]
     [/leading_anim]
     {MAGENTA_IS_THE_TEAM_COLOR}
-    hitpoints=58
+    hitpoints=50
     movement_type=smallfoot
     movement=6
     experience=180
diff --git a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Grand_Marshal.cfg b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Grand_Marshal.cfg
index cb807d356b0..79cf7465bd6 100644
--- a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Grand_Marshal.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Grand_Marshal.cfg
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         [/frame]
     [/leading_anim]
     {MAGENTA_IS_THE_TEAM_COLOR}
-    hitpoints=68
+    hitpoints=60
     movement_type=smallfoot
     movement=6
     experience=150
diff --git a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Lieutenant.cfg b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Lieutenant.cfg
index 48ef7c804f1..395086aac3a 100644
--- a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Lieutenant.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Lieutenant.cfg
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
         [/frame]
     [/leading_anim]
     {MAGENTA_IS_THE_TEAM_COLOR}
-    hitpoints=48
+    hitpoints=40
     movement_type=smallfoot
     movement=6
     experience=80
diff --git a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Sergeant.cfg b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Sergeant.cfg
index 6f3c8f1d9d8..86adf62b018 100644
--- a/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Sergeant.cfg
+++ b/data/core/units/humans/Loyalist_Sergeant.cfg
@@ -13,14 +13,14 @@
         [/frame]
     [/leading_anim]
     {MAGENTA_IS_THE_TEAM_COLOR}
-    hitpoints=36
+    hitpoints=32
     movement_type=smallfoot
     movement=6
     experience=32
     level=1
     alignment=lawful
     advances_to=Lieutenant
-    cost=20
+    cost=19
     usage=fighter
     description= _ "The Sergeant is a low-ranking officer in the ranks of an army. Though academically trained, he will need some experience in the field before his leadership is sound and acknowledged."+{SPECIAL_NOTES}+{SPECIAL_NOTES_LEADERSHIP}
     die_sound={SOUND_LIST:HUMAN_DIE}