Atlas II SLDF (Hired Steel by TMC)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #92 of 244 Mechs mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I collaborated with the amazing and super talented artists at TMC to bring their gorgeous SLDF Atlas II from Hired Steel Episode Four into Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries back in May. This is the original mod that I made whose test footage helped convince PGI to make it an official part of DLC7 (of course the gorgeous model and textures speak for themselves as well). This mod features the original textures from Episode Four, as well as custom animations such as a rotating gun barrel and new missile warheads, and a bunch of new camo textures. The mech is a standalone mod separate from the official one.
Because it's using a different skeleton than the Atlas to look more in line with the pose from the episode, it's a little bit shorter than a normal Atlas, but if you use YAML it should be scaled properly via the mechs.ini.
To support TMC and Hired Steel: https://www.patreon.com/TMCDE
TMC's official Hired Steel website: https://hiredsteel.com/
TMC's Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchTMC
Modelling by M42A-Geigera42 https://www.deviantart.com/m42a-geigera42
Texturing by Jan-Hendrik Sonnwald https://www.artstation.com/j-hsonnwald
All mechs appear on the battlefield and in the various markets specific to factions. If you want to get them immediately, you can add the mechs to your cold storage by using the Mech Delivery mod.
If you want to support my work and motivate me to make more mechs and mods for Mechwarrior 5 (and Clans), please consider supporting my Patreon
List of my mech mods
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[]Classic Mech Collection (Vanilla, YAML, Lore)
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]Marauder Classic[]Hellbringer
[]Summoner
[]Mad Dog
[]Timberwolf
[]Hellcat (MW4 Hellhound)
[]Stone Rhino / Behemoth
[]Argus
[]Hollander
[]Chimera
[]Catapult
[]Vulture Mk II
[]Blood Asp
[]Warhawk
[]Hellbringer Ultimate
[]Uziel
[]Kit Fox
[]Stormcrow
[]Jenner IIC
[]Fafnir
[]Raven
[]Bushwacker
[]Nova Cat
[]Marauder IIC
[]Caesar
[]Executioner / Gladiator
[]Sentinel
[]Warhammer
[]Avatar
[]Ebon Jaguar
[]Gargoyle
[]Rifleman IIC
[]Battle Cobra
[]Centurion (classic)
[]Kodiak II
[]Awesome (classic)
[]Mad Cat II Enhanced
[]Grizzly
[]Direwolf
[]Warhammer IIC
[]Locust (classic)
[]Cougar
[]Thanatos
[]Hellspawn
[]Shadow Cat
[]Men Shen
[]Warhammer IIC (CGL redesign)
[]Mauler (Classic)
[]Whitworth
[]Quickdraw SLDF (Hired Steel TMC)
Links to my other mods
[]Female Protagonist with Voice-Over
This mod brings the SLDF Atlas II from Hired Steel into MW5 Mercs, featuring original textures, custom animations, high-quality missiles, and new camos as a standalone mech. It's a niche cosmetic/mech addition for fans of the Atlas II, with 65 endorsements and 1,633 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings a beloved mech from Hired Steel into MW5 Mercs with original textures intact
- Custom animations and high-quality missiles add visual flair
- Standalone mech means no overwriting existing content
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (65) suggests it's a niche mod with limited community validation
- Last updated in October 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches
For BattleTech lore enthusiasts who want the iconic SLDF Atlas II in MW5 Mercs with authentic Hired Steel visuals. Also for players who enjoy custom mech variants with extra polish. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls — this is purely a mech addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes, as the author didn't provide install instructions.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle installation and avoid manual file placement errors.
- Verify the mod works with your current MW5 version by checking the last update date (October 2025) against your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- TMC and BoukObelisk
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 1,633
- Endorsements
- 65
- Category
- Mechs
- Created
- 10/2/2025
- Updated
- 10/23/2025
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