diff --git a/data/ships/imperial_courier.json b/data/ships/imperial_courier.json
index d288b3bd..74778aad 100644
--- a/data/ships/imperial_courier.json
+++ b/data/ships/imperial_courier.json
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
       "speed": 277,
       "boost": 380,
       "agility": 6,
-      "shields": 230,
+      "shields": 197,
       "armour": 144,
       "fuelcost": 50,
       "mass": 35