diff --git a/data/units/Merman_Warrior.cfg b/data/units/Merman_Warrior.cfg
index 1560fcf0144..b28e41325d3 100644
--- a/data/units/Merman_Warrior.cfg
+++ b/data/units/Merman_Warrior.cfg
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ alignment=lawful
 advanceto=Merman Triton,Merman Hoplite
 cost=40
 usage=fighter
-unit_description= _ "Skilled creatures of the sea, Mermen are powerful and quick in any watery environment, but struggle greatly to move on land."
+unit_description= _ "The Mermen Warriors form the core of the mermen armies.  Wielding powerful tridents, they are a bane to any who dare enter their waters."
 get_hit_sound=mermen-hit.wav
 	[attack]
 	name=trident