Orbital Drop Airstrike Replacement (DLC6)
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #48 of 333 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Customization Options
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[]Select drop composition from drop-down in Mod Options
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]Enable 'Unlimited Airstrikes' in Mod Options[]Change drop fees cost modifier in Mod Options
[]Completely customize drop composition and spawn pools by editing the json files found in 'Resources' folder
Adding a spawn pool for your mod
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[]Copy VehicleDropAR/Resources/spawn_pool.json to your mods 'Resources' folder.
[
]Remove all of the unit cards and add your own to each pool.Project Roadmap
- []JSON configurable drop composition
[]Prevent units from being dropped if their introduction date is in the future
[]Spawn pools for popular mods
[]Configurable mech painting
[]Match paint & dialogue to contract faction
[]Dropship drops
[]In game notifications showing drop costs being deducted
[]Better AI for scouts (WIP)
[]Spawn mechs from your own mech bay
Special Thanks
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[]A big shout-out cszolee79 to for letting me dismantle the source code from his Orbital Drop Support mod.
[]Thank you to Garzjapan for documenting how to enable unlimited airstrikes
[]TrueG for showing me how to parse json objects in blueprints.
[]LeonMehlau for motivating me to update the mod again!
[]Majus721 for creating a more realistic set of Spawn Composition options
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[]Copy VehicleDropAR/Resources/spawn_pool.json to your mods 'Resources' folder.
This gameplay mod for Battletech replaces standard airstrike explosions with orbital drops of allied reinforcements, including the ability to drop mechs via Leopard. With 360 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting a more immersive and tactical airstrike alternative.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 360 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
- Adds a fresh tactical layer to airstrikes—calling in actual reinforcements instead of just explosions.
- Leopard mech drops are a cool nod to lore and make for epic moments.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2024—may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Only replaces airstrike explosions; doesn't add new gameplay mechanics beyond the drop itself.
For Battletech players who want to spice up their airstrikes with something more dramatic and lore-friendly. If you're tired of the same old explosions and want to see allied mechs drop in from orbit, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for deeper gameplay changes—this is a focused cosmetic/functional tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum or comments section for user-provided install tips, since the author didn't include instructions.
- Make sure your game is fully updated to the version from March 2024 or earlier to avoid compatibility issues.
- Test the mod in a skirmish or quick mission first to see how the orbital drop behaves before using it in a campaign.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- Snafulator
- Version
- 0.8.7
- Downloads
- 9,881
- Endorsements
- 360
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/10/2021
- Updated
- 3/29/2024
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