diff --git a/dat/start.xml b/dat/start.xml
index 9a67703..526a73b 100644
--- a/dat/start.xml
+++ b/dat/start.xml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   <player>
     <ship>Lancer</ship>
     <credits>
-      <low>500</low>
+      <low>5000</low>
       <high>15000</high>
     </credits>
     <system>