Yet Another Special Variant

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,236 endorsements) 📥 106,934 downloads 📌 v3.6.3 📅 2/13/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By trueg · Mechs

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/7/2026 📅 Created: 2/13/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1📦 Yet Another Equipment Collection Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 244 Mechs mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod adds a selection of new variants sporting equipment from both "Yet Another Equipment Collection".

Most of the mechs are lore-accurate, some, however, are shamelessly ripped off of Roguetech, the greatest game ever!

Join the new Yet Another Discord Server to discuss, suggest, report, and stay informed.

Included Normalish Variants

  • []Annihilatior ANH-2AX[/]

    []Annihilatior ANH-3A[/]

    []Annihilator ANH-SG (Schwerer Gustav)[/]

    []Atlas AS8-K[/]

    []Black Knight BL-S7 Gladiator (RT)[/]

    []Cataphract CTF-5L[/]

    []Griffin GRF-1A (primitive)[/]

    []Hammer HMR-3C (the light Atlas)[/]

    []Hammer HMR-3M[/]

    []Hammer HMR-3P[/]

    []Hatchetman HTC-RX (custom variant)[/]

    []Hatchetman HTC-S7 (custom variant)[/]

    []Hunchback HBK-4X (RT variant with an Omni slot in the torso)[/]

    []Hunchback HBK-S7 (my own creation to have a variant with double DLC3 melee weapons)[/]

    []Jagermech JM6-JO (RT)[/]

    []Jagermech JM7-C3BS[/]

    []Jagermech JM7-D[/]

    []Jagermech JM7-F[/]

    []Jagermech JM7-G[/]

    []Longbow LGB-RX (RT variant)[/]

    []Marauder MAD-S7 (RT)[/]

    []Marauder MAD-LT (RT)[/]

    []Marauder II MAD-8K[/]

    []Marauder II MAD-RX (RT's RISC version sporting a big RAC/20)[/]

    []Marauder II MAD-RSC (supposed to be RT's Matar but I do not have a Stone Rhino model)[/]

    []Panther PNT-14R[/]

    []Rifleman RFL-3CR[/]

    []Thunderbolt TDR-12R[/]

    []Thunderbolt TDR-E5 ERIS (RT)[/]

    []Trebuchet 6X (RT)[/]

    []Trebuchet 9R[/]

    []Shadowhawk SHD-S7 (my own creation to have a variant with double DLC3 melee weapons)[/]

    []Super Griffin GRF-2N-X[/]

    []Quasimodo QSM-3D[/]

    []Warhammer WHM-10K[/]

    []Warhammer WHM-66 (RT)[/]

    []Warhammer WHM-X (RT)[/]

    []Warhammer WHM-X7 Lich[/]

    []Wolverine WVR-X (RT)[/]

    []Zeus ZEU-X[/]

    []The april fool's joke that has gone too far: the Urbanlord UBL-RX (RT) in all its pink glory[/]

    Clan Variants

    []Conquistador BLK-O (a Roguetech omni variant of the Black Knight with fixed harjel structure and engine.)[/]

    []Conquistador BLK-OA[/]

    []Conquistador BLK-OB[/]

    []Conquistador BLK-OC[/]

    []Conquistador BLK-OD[/]

    []Conquistador BLK-MHL Macuahuitl Hero Mech[/]

    [*]Warhammer IIC (just a rescale of the normal Warhammer but I just love the Warham

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds lore-friendly, powerful mech variants equipped with gear from Yet Another Equipment Collection. A must-have for BattleTech players using YAEC who want more variety and combat options.

✨ Key Features

Adds a collection of mostly lore-accurate mech variants
Variants are equipped with gear from Yet Another Equipment Collection
Designed to be powerful additions to your roster

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,236 endorsements
  • Over 106k downloads shows it's a staple for many players
  • Lore-friendly approach keeps the immersion intact

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Yet Another Equipment Collection as a dependency
  • May unbalance the game if you prefer vanilla difficulty
🎯 Is This For You?
For BattleTech players who already use Yet Another Equipment Collection and want more mech variety. Perfect for lore enthusiasts who enjoy powerful but authentic units. Skip if you don't use YAEC or prefer strictly vanilla balance.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure Yet Another Equipment Collection is installed first, as this mod depends on it.
  • Check the mod's load order in your mod manager to ensure it loads after YAEC.
  • Preview the new variants in the mech lab before deploying to see their loadouts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
trueg
Version
3.6.3
Downloads
106,934
Endorsements
2,236
Category
Mechs
Created
2/13/2022
Updated
6/7/2026

🧩 Commonly Used Together

Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

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