Battletech/Mechwarrior Lore : The Atlas (Lore and More)

Tex Talks Battletech is a new series where Tex talks Battletech, Battletech lore, history, and mech combat in the glorious 31st Century. Avast Clanners, its Fightin' time. No guts. No Galaxy.
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[@theblackpantslegion]

**NEXT UP IS . . URBANMECH. AFTER THAT I INTEND TO OPEN THIS UP TO VOTING OR SOMETHING. SOON YOU'LL SEE!**

[@phillipmele8533]

YES THE URBIE! URBIE THE LOVE MECH!

[@Voitan]

LAND AIR MECHS! :D

[@148crusader]

BUSHMASTER Plz Tex, or the Uziel, Or the Jenner

[@CrimsonEsso]

CRABCRABCRABCRAB

[@pelruu]

Honestly, i don´t care what Mech comes next. Als long as there will come a new Mech (Lore and More) anyway.. Your Videos are awesome!!! Please continue.

[@DinsRune]

Me: "I like the Atlas." Someone who knows about BattleTech: "Cool, what do you like about it? The firepower it brings, or its survivability?" Me: "I like that it's a big, stompy skeleman what shoots and punches fellers."

[@Karmag555]

And doesn't afraid of anything.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

I know a lot about BattleTech and I still like the Atlas because I like skeleton face and shooty punching.

[@Renorick1]

I don't know about you folks, but I find that a perfectly acceptable answer.

[@Synthonym]

I've been having a blast with the AS7-BH hero variant in MW5. A giant stompy skelly boi that with minor modification can go at 74kph!

[@LngRnge308]

I read this in butters' voice

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

Kerensky: Okay, I want this this to be as powerful and heavily armored as possible. Engineer: Sure. Kerensky: I want it to have a giant skull for a head that shoots lasers from its eyes, so it can scare people. Engineer: ...Can't do the laser eyes, but we can definitely do the skull thing.

[@awesomefatBruceLee]

Come on, there has to be at least a couple variants that have a laser in atleast 1 eye, the mouth, or god forbid... a green laser in the nose vent.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

@@awesomefatBruceLee There is. But it's not canon .

[@TheCrackedFirebird]

Retorfit adds two small lasers into skull eyes and pilot riding on top of the skull.

[@marshall104]

I'm sure for enough c-bills you could find a mechanic with enough skill to replace the center torso hard points with a cockpit and add some lasers to the eye sockets.

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

@@marshall104 Not really, aren't the pilot seats for mechs in the head? And there's no room for heatsinks in there. You might be able to fire the lasers once, but then you'd have to get a new pilot... after you hose out what's left of the old pilot and give it a few days to air the smell out.

[@antoniestrydom6367]

There's the wrong way, the right way and the Stainer way, which is the wrong way but with Atlases.

[@theblackpantslegion]

It works!

[@barrybend7189]

So me destroying a lance of Catapults single handedly is a Steiner way?

[@absalomdraconis]

@@barrybend7189 : Depends, did you bring caterers, or did you eat at a food truck later like some Periphery barbarian?

[@barrybend7189]

@@absalomdraconis sorry to say it was takeout. WOB columns needed thrashing fast and my atlas needed to get there before the Cats can be in their targeting range.

[@spiderlord4181]

@@barrybend7189 Is that a mission from Mechassault you're referring to? Because if it is you have much respect from me.

[@WolfHreda]

That picture of an Atlas utterly devastating a Warhawk's face with its fist is probably my favorite Battletech pic ever. It is legendary.

[@Aetrion]

Yup, it perfectly illustrates the relationship of inner sphere and clan mechs.

[@mrdoormat6809]

"Your weak and ineficient freebirth legacy will crumble under the might of T-" "HAHA, SHUT THE FUCK UP WEIRDO"

[@Colonel_Overkill]

That one and the mauler kicked between the legs causing a head ejection are 2 that Im working on for dioramas. Its just too bad I cant find one of a jaguar bent over and a com guard holding a paddle....

[@byronbellaem6122]

It was an artwork from the long-dead TCG. It is also the best among all the close combat-related card illustrations.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

Isn't there picture of an atlas grabbing the two laser barrels of a mad dog (vulture)? Or am I thinking of something else?

[@SirusDiarota]

Steiner Scouting Party anyone? 400 tons of NECESSARY.

[@theblackpantslegion]

400 tons plus whatever long tom sneak support they have. Oh, and the aerospace assets. Because sneaking involves pocket warships.

[@SirusDiarota]

Let's be honest. A parking lot never hurt anyone, right? Make as well turn the unknown into a parking lot the CORRECT way. Praise Z0rg.

[@theblackpantslegion]

praise z0rg!

[@theMPrints]

Yeah in inner sphere atlas scouts you...

[@sheilaolfieway1885]

There's the wrong way and then there's the steiner way, which is just the wrong way with tons of assault mechs. proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcfw.sarna.net%2Fnews%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F07%2FOrbital-Assault-via-user-Yen-Lo-Wang.jpg&f=1

[@TymersRealm]

Nearly two years old and I still enjoy your take on the Atlas, kind sir!

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thank you for saying so!

[@KhanGarth]

Impressive typing skills for a 2 year old

[@Rageofthemohawk]

​@@theblackpantslegion since you revisited the Urbie any chance you'll do the same for the Atlas? would love to see a vid blending battletech history and lore surrounding this mighty engine of war.

[@mkosmala1309]

Atlas singing "I'm about to whip somebody's ass" is something I didn't know I needed in my life, so I'm glad you took care of my needs without me expecting it. The real question is, what kind of mech is the Atlas' daughter. Urbie? Orion? Centurion?

[@Rick586]

I believe that, in a spiritual way, Blues Atlas is a father figure for all of us.

[@alericantonelli4656]

I would say that the Urbie is the smallest child. Hes slow, cant really run yet, but is tanky as fuck and scrappy as hell. The. The centurian is the elder child. Sensible, armored, with a nice weapons package. Capable of fighting any medium mech and generally coming out on top, ans in the hands of a skilled pilot, capable pf taking on heavies and winning or at least surviving.

[@KoishiVibin]

@@alericantonelli4656 MWO, I just delayed three guys with my Centurion 9-AH. MRM2020, SRM6, HMG3. Dueld a PPC/laser catapult, won with ammo and armor to spare, then wounded an Archer and helped take a Mauler. The thing's freakin SURVIVABLE once you realize just how much armor it has and bursting 52 damage into someone's front glacis is absolutely hilarious

[@alericantonelli4656]

​@@KoishiVibin you're not wrong! i haven't had the chance to play MWO yet, but i i tend to run an urbie, marauder, centurion, marauder II, raven, and because i want to make people rage, a stock madcat.

[@archmagosdeciuskronen1501]

If you are sad that day: *Pilot an Atlas* Need to flex on Clanners, ComStar's Infantry, or some Noble shit talking you?: *Pilot an Atlas* Don't have a Blood Asp?: *Pilot an Atlas* Need to punch things so hard that the enemy thought it was hit with several hundred Streak LRM's?: *Pilot an Atlas*

[@SpiffingNZ]

Need to scout the area and see what the enemy is up to? Pilot an Atlas.

[@onomatopoeia7505]

... Streak LRMs. An interesting idea.

[@soulless5901]

@@onomatopoeia7505 it exist and from the clans no less

[@phildicks4721]

The Atlas and Highlander are my two favorite Assault Mechs. The Atlas for its sheer destructive power, and the Highlander because nothing says, "You're an asshole!" , like a 90 ton Mech performing a death from above on a Medium Mech.😁

[@jonathanfenton8695]

Ah yes. Highlander. My favorite heavy mech.

[@TheCrackedFirebird]

I tend to not use Assaults too often though Highlander is my choice. I also prefer mix lances depending on the era. Post Clan Invasion, A Madcat MKii, A pair of Maddogs, and an Atlas or Highlander if I can get the chance. Atlas kinda becomes my fall back if a Highlander isn't/can't be used.

[@thurin84]

or from a 100 ton mech when you add jump jets (as i always do). atleses cant fly, but they sure can fall with style.

[@absilint1318]

Flying is just falling but stlyish

[@danielcarman296]

Try an Atlas equipped with Triple Strength Myomer. THAT is how you one-shot an assault mech!

[@cochacopen]

I'm confused. Isn't the Atlas mech one of the best scout mechs evermade and not an assault mech?

[@primafacie5029]

The Lyrans would agree

[@bthsr7113]

The Lyrans think Assault tonnages are valid for scouting, but not interchangeable with the flimsy tin cans the other houses use for scoouting.

[@rhadooxxl]

I see we have a Nagelring alumni amongst us

[@TheCrackedFirebird]

To be fair, scouts aren't supposed to be seen and reported. Enemy forces can't report an enemy scout spotted if the enemy are charred remains because of said scout. And as scouts are to report their observations, what better way to ensure success than piloting 100 tons of pure armor?

[@Redwaltz4]

You're thinking of what is called recon in force.

[@arminiuschatti2287]

My first Mech, on tabletop, was a Griffin. I took out a Warhammer and a Crusader before my core went critical. That mech became my go to for just about any situation.

[@boomer19450]

Jumping around and throwing PPC bolts with impunity can make anyone lost their minds and break formation.

[@davidhansen5067]

I loved my first Griffin, until I got hold of a Marauder...

[@EricSwordswinger]

Ah, this makes me miss my old MW4 custom atlas, 2 ER PPCs in the arms, hip mounted Gauss Rifle, 2 LRM20s, and 4 ER Medium Lasers just in case the enemy actually manages to survive all that long-range "Eff You". All Clan tech of course, backed up by double heat sinks. God I loved that thing.

[@vladamirkalashnikov3704]

you have good taste

[@Markmanthree]

Had a similar build, but kept the medium lasers off and made the atlas much faster.

[@normanh3255]

I loved my Daushi. It's years ago... 6 x LRM 20!!! Cause rockets baby, many rockets!! Don't know what other weaponry I had on.... ^^

[@awesomefatBruceLee]

HA! Child's play builds! Warlord Atlas variant with 2 plasma cannons and 30 heatsinks (not killing something before it killed you just meant you sucked)

[@miafillene4396]

Pfffft. Take out a Daishi with a 3025 Kurita Atlas and we will talk. Btw that's the one with two Lg. Lasers and no Lrm-20.

[@Anon26535]

Did you know: for the Atlas' original sourcebook drawing back in the 80s they actually traced over a picture of a Scopedog from Armored Trooper Votoms, another anime by the same guy who did Dougram (better known as the Shadowhawk) and gave it a skull face instead of a weird three eyed scope thing that looked like an old movie camera. The funny thing is that the Atlas is one of the biggest mechs but the Scopedog is only supposed to be about 13 feet tall.

[@SgtShakenBake]

Oh my god, you look at the art and you can see it

[@Razgriz_01]

@@SgtShakenBake Yeah, when you look at the old drawings, and if you know your mecha-anime, you can tell which are traced over. I believe the most well known are the Macross copies, which lead to some lawsuits I believe.

[@lornbaker1083]

Scope dogs to me are just baby atlases. If you raise them right and feed them well they'll grow up to big strong skull face Stompy Punchy monsters

[@lornbaker1083]

@@Razgriz_01 oh you have no idea of the gigantic mess that is the legal battle between Harmony gold which were the English releasers of macrosse which they changed to Robotech, and at the time what was FASA, the company which owned BattleTech ( and also Shadowrun) that legal battle has been going on for decades and I think it's even still going on now with some disputes about MechWarrior 5 and MechWarrior Online. Tex could probably make a 4-Hour long video on that alone. But he probably won't because he probably finds it very boring even though I find it incredibly interesting.

[@knightsljx]

That's because many Battlemechs were literal copies from various Japanese anime like Dougram and Macross

[@lsamaknight]

All right, the Clan's answer to the question "What is an Assault 'Mech?" The Dire Wolf, or Daishi if you must.

[@sheilaolfieway1885]

Kodiak is more like a sucessor to the atlas. but yes DIRE WOLF/Dashi.

[@barrybend7189]

Meh I'd go Ragnarok.

[@thurin84]

speak not the filthy freebirth words. it is truly unbecoming of a warrior.

[@williamharrison4739]

yes perhaps but you can buy 3 atlases and parts for the price of a Direwolf

[@spectre111]

@@sheilaolfieway1885 The Dire Wolf is an Omnimech, the Kodiak isn't.

[@daeshanaalmontaine3800]

I'd love to see this remade into a full Tex Talks Battletech segment. With a lot more lore, background stories, and whatnot.

[@SMAXZO]

Ah, the Atlas...because Aleksandr Kerensky's Motherfucking Pimp Hand is too long of a name.

[@weldonwin]

He shares that in common with Ben Sisko

[@SMAXZO]

@@weldonwin As well as a bald head.

[@weldonwin]

@@SMAXZO Though it was Worf who got to have a cult like warrior culture dedicated to him

[@chibifozz]

Please, for the love of God, don't stop making these Battletech videos. They are all bloody perfect!! Thank you!!

[@eathr349]

They've gotten just a tad longer :)

[@beefylovelord7385]

I must admit I was expecting to see a Steiner scout lance during the "Merely enough for whatever the hell you need it for" line. Though this video is still acceptable. Still want to see some love for the venerable commando, Moving coffin of light pilots who want to live short exciting lives as walking SRM shotguns.

[@Sherudons]

He didn't foresee the future of mechwarrior combat. Nascar races.

[@theblackpantslegion]

do not get me started...

[@Sherudons]

@@theblackpantslegion Causes me to bring strikes just to coral my idiots into not playing zoom zoom and getting into a firing line...

[@zotaninoron3548]

The potato tornado!

[@bthsr7113]

@@zotaninoron3548 What's all this about?

[@jonpaul6948]

@@bthsr7113 Mechwarrior Online, where 2 teams will basically end up on opposite sides of a terrain feature. The faster mechs from one team will zip around the obstacle, and leave their heavies behind... to be swarmed by the faster mechs from the other team who are coming around the opposite side of the terrain. It's hilarious.

[@stevenraycopley8885]

What I would give to listen to a longer version of this....something along the lines of the newer material. It is about an Atlas, afterall

[@theblackpantslegion]

maybe

[@RyllenKriel]

You know you are a badass when you can fire an AC20 from the hip...unless of course your chassis is just built that way...

[@bigearl3867]

When you were naming off the weapons for the Atlas, I was sure you were going to say something about a Partridge in a pear tree.

[@justinwoolsey4269]

The Atlas is definitively heavily armed enough for it

[@sypoth]

When 3rd came out, I made a varient that used a full head ejection system, housed a second engine in it and enough ammo to donate it. Pilot used a torso mounted cockpit so they were safe. It was fun to its use a few times but eventually what I settled on was a varient of the Kodiak.

[@williamchamberlain2263]

A head canon head cannon.

[@davemilner5504]

Amazing how you can watch these early 'Tex Talks' vids--in under 2 hours. They're a great, 'zero point' for what would become one of the most entertaining video series on the net.

[@Xostriyad]

KERESENKY'S MIGHTY STEED! THE ORION

[@theblackpantslegion]

I almost thought you said "onion"

[@dubuyajay9964]

But the Atlas was his pet project.

[@absilint1318]

Ah yes who needs a mech such as the orion when you can fight a mech with an onion

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

@@dubuyajay9964 I recently saw the Orion referred to as the "Poor Man's Atlas." Which is an interesting thought.

[@David_Fellner]

@@thegardenofeatin5965 Makes sense, though. The Orion K has an almost identical loadout to the Atlas D, just scaled down a bit. But with that in mind, it's kind of puzzling that Aleksander Kerensky would have continued piloting an Orion when Atlases were available.

[@milkapeismilky5464]

Well narrated! I'm a WH 40k fan, but I was always interested in BT. Now you are responsible for causing me to spend more money, in pursuit of more lore to absorb and miniatures to paint! Lol Thanks!

[@theblackpantslegion]

You are most welcome!

[@MrBones-cu1vi]

The Atlas and the trashcan excellent choices my friend I approve

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thank you Mr Bones. But you are still very spoopy.

[@TheCrackedFirebird]

Sounds like a buddy cop show. Officer Atlas, a no nonsense officer. And Officer Trashcan, I mean Urbie, the derpy side kick that seems to some how survive the worst situation by pure heart and determination.

[@Piterdeveirs333]

@@TheCrackedFirebird Officer Urbie also has a shotgun and a hair trigger

[@Kaimariification]

Not to mention anytime Urbie is talking, the camera barely has the top of the mech in frame, and only pans down after he has cored some other mech. Running joke could be his disguises only work because everyone else thinks it is a full trash can, and other stronger mechs (especially assault) that have dealt with the buddy cops before check every can nearby just in case he is hiding.

[@timelordnaggo9939]

Man you need to do an updated one of this oml it would be amazing with your current level of production is amazing

[@KaiHarper89]

Man, this is *glorious*. Thank you! While the Atlas isn't my favourite mech, this made me want to rekit both of mine in MWO and get stomping. I know that I'm not in the minority when I say that it'd be fan-freaking-tastic to hear you talk about other staple mechs in Battletech - whether they be the Hunchback, the Timber Wolf, the Shadow Hawk, the Kintaro - any and/or all would be absolutely phenomenal. I'm gonna spread this to my MWO buddies - most of which are old school BT lovers - so they get a kick outta it. Thanks again, keep on keeping on.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thanks. I'll be a-movin' on. More videos will be coming.

[@Self-replicating_whatnot]

Remember that MW4Mercs mission where you fight against clans in a trial of possession over some islands or something? They brought 2 stars of medium to heavy 'mechs, and i brought 8 stock atlases because funny.

[@theblackpantslegion]

That's quality

[@419Films]

"Enemy mech dest... Wait... Scratch that. Enemy mech vapourized."

[@bejammin2000]

The Greatest Scout Mech ever made!

[@razorburn645]

Look out the Steiner's are sending out a scouting party!

[@veeot_dragon300]

been watching back through the old Tex Talks vids and i wish i could find the singing Atlas as a lone vid. i do love you stuff Tex, keep up the good work

[@wolfo1931]

Atlas: If all else fails. Fisting fixes *everything*.

[@sariahbradley7129]

I was suggested this video after watching KZbinRS React to 10 Top Most Liked KZbin Videos, not sure how the two are related but your voice is like hot chocolate! I'll listen to you say anything!

[@theblackpantslegion]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIG7XoqaoKx1rtk anything?

[@vladamirkalashnikov3704]

@@theblackpantslegion Died laughing. RIP me

[@Springfield1191]

I love the old school MW2 Mercenaries sound effects for the intro. Great vid, Tex.

[@jakewebb7995]

another excellent video. Im loving learning all the backstory having never played any battle tech, just finding Mech Warrior Online in 2021!

[@mchameleonm]

Thank you for all you do with these Tex Talks Battletech Videos. I have been binge watching these on the ride to work. I have been a Battletech fan since I was first introduced in the 6th grade. I'm about to turn 41. So. Yeah. Thank you.

[@nonamed9613]

I am glad to announce that a present arived today, in form of an Atlas and a Madcat miniature. I am now proudly going to paint the beginning of a new plastic crack addiction. My girlfriend got me these despite the regular sets beeing sold out there I lived around christmas and I am just happy. See you soon when my Steiner Scout force begann to take place and thank you Tex, Goat, Asgardian and all the other guys for igniting my fire for a new, awesome universe of stompy robot mayham

[@LowBlow]

Great content! Would love to see an episode on the Marauder

[@souldry]

You do a great job with these. Much appreciated

[@cashmeousside4678]

Thank you for that ending. I needed to hear that. Helps me deal with someone at work. Lol. Keep it up.

[@argoose5909]

My god this video was god damn FANTASTIC. Can't wait for the next one Tex! Now off to the Battletech wiki to satisfy my lore cravings.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Dig DEEP into sarna. Dig DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

[@pookacara]

Please do more tex talks battletech, these are so informative. I love this series

[@IturaldeRodel]

Dude, you got my like especially for the bit during the credits at the end.

[@wrayday7149]

Looking at the standard design of the Atlas and noting the missile racks right under the cockpit..... Of course this was designed by a Russian. Gotta uphold the Legacy of the Russian Tank design in which a hit to the lower turret instantly detonates all ammo under said turret causing it to go flying off.

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

Of course. Key phrase of Mech surviving longer than pilot.

[@combativeThinker]

That? That’s just the Secondary Ejection Device.

[@paulhuston9991]

Omg the singing atlas at the end made me laugh so hard cool aid came out my nose!!! Good on ya tex and crew!

[@CuAnnuvin]

Awesome work and excellent music

[@Metalpanzerwolf]

The singing Atlas at the end made me spew my drink. I hate wasting good vodka. Damn this series is funny af.

[@ssjjshawn]

Gotta give Delvin Stone props at 6:51 , dude's apparently trying to engage several low orbit warships with an RA/C Atlas

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

Oh my god, how did I miss the song at the end all this time?! That was sublime.

[@macrux152__8]

New sub cause of your Awesome lore vid. I kinda like it. Shows you how much it was a cheap assault mech. Keep going man.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thanks bro. And the Awesome is really what I think of when I wonder "How did the Inner Sphere beat the Clanner Blitzkrieg." Well, shit like the AWS 8Q.

[@Fenris77]

The Fortress that walks! Atlas with enough firepower to destroy a city on its own...

[@NateRobbins]

Love the videos. Great work.

[@jordansimpkins8784]

I love the battletech videos, great work

[@jummeh]

That inexorable advance pic is just so amazing! Do the walking house next?

[@zesicarius]

Hi Tex. Just to say that your videos are great, and that the way of speaking, spelling, is very understandable for non native speaking english. Thanks.

[@jcp3666]

Awesome Video!

[@nukenuked5749]

love it mate loving it keep them coming

[@TheGlitchyCorgi]

That got a thumbs up just for the singing Atlas lmao! (Also, kudos for finding the original audio, not the high-tuned version)

[@brayachdragonbane7529]

Spooky Skull Face go brrrrrrrrpewpew... i love that i can always come back to these older ones and still enjoy them like new.

[@2Quietus]

I feel so bad for having JUST seen this channel after 2 years. Whatever made this turn up on my YT feed, needs to keep this shit up. Love the vids. Need to get back into it!

[@AxeManandOldGuyFishing]

5:20 THIS SHOULD PLAY EVERYTIME YOU LOAD THE ATLAS.

[@Sambonizer01]

These "older" videos could do with a remake in the same vein as the more recent ones. Still, fantastic job.

[@dayaninikhaton]

binging on this righteous series because its awesome and it helps me ease out of a panic attack. good things here

[@TruckingShooter]

4 years later and I still love this take on the fatlas

[@dickc.normous6369]

I recently picked myself up an AS7-K in MW5 it sports a gauss rifle, 2 ppcs, 2 medium lasers, a LRM 15-ST+ART IV, and an AMS it is by far my favorite mech to date. And it's crammed to the gills with double heat sinks. God bless Kerensky and his machine

[@Cyrx686]

Bravo!! Well done!

[@garrettharriman6333]

Knowing what this series becomes, reminds me that even the great have a starting point.

[@francoistrichet1497]

The mighty Warhammer like the one used by Natasha Kerensky :)

[@lunacy05]

I enjoy watching the vid lore of the battletech's mechs, i hope that in the future you'll do the annihilator in the future

[@JeanLucCaptain]

OH DAMN THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[@whitehawk4510]

Thank you for using Mechwarrior 2 sounds effects.

[@hujiaming6151]

Damn good narrative man, love your voice.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thanks much

[@donneale7555]

and again, the end piece was the best...well done gonna whip somebodies ass

[@cultusmechanicus8001]

You forgot to Mention the Mighty *TRUCKLAS* a Diesel Powered one :D or the *Turretlas* a Atlas Torso mounted on a wall as a Base Defense :D

[@theblackpantslegion]

God, atlas's are endless(s)

[@CuAnnuvin]

Good work, sir. Carry on. #DownWithTheAlgorithm

[@GaelicMongrel2023]

My all time favorite Battlemech. It's a weapon of great firepower, fortitude and intimidation. Pretty much everything you want for its weight class.

[@skeletalobserver406]

This may be old but I'm happy to learn more about the universe

[@ElectromagNick]

I only really know BattleTech from the MechAssault games. I remember the first mission you get the Atlas and it's so fun.

[@DairXV]

I love these. I kind of wish you would do the Annihilator or the Bushwacker.

[@christianescudero3496]

Thank you for using MechWarrior 2 weapon sounds.

[@theblackpantslegion]

you sir are welcome

[@anthonydavis4957]

Excellent vid

[@rodzilla6425]

Hey Tex! I would LOVE to see the Crusader lore!

[@STbattlefront]

I have wonder what was this mech when I was young and never forgotten that head. Never played the game and if I did will definitely add them to my roster of mechs or keep a model of it to make it Halloween theme.

[@davidedens6353]

Good and humble educator of the periphery; Whilst I know your todo list is longer then the Exodus Road could we get a longer form version of this Video Do to both the epic nature of the Mech in question and the epicness of the videos you currently grace us with? She has been in my top 3 ever since I chased a Thunderhawk of the board with an AS7D after running it out of ammo in my very first game I've been hooked ever since.

[@wrightleo8936]

Me: Its an Atlas. Atlas: I am immortal! Me: Heavy gauss rifle, called headshot. Atlas: Oh no!

[@acetraker1988]

Atlas II - I have ECM you can't see me!!

[@TheCrackedFirebird]

Deker explodes for no reason and the shot misses.

[@ostegonation]

Very awesome video sir! You've earned a sub and someone to spread the word.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Thanks brochacho

[@robcohen7678]

Love these videos, great voice

[@AaronLitz]

I know this is a long time after this video was posted to leave a comment, but I just got an idea after seeing the picture of the FedCom Atlas in this video and I absolutely refuse to use Twitter; I think you could make a spectacular video about Katrina Steiner's peace proposal at the end of the 3rd Succession War, her meetings with Hanse Davion, the Lyran Commonwealth/Federated Suns treaty, Hans and Melissa's wedding on Terra and how it launched the 4th Succession War (including how it cut the Capellan Confederation in half) and the subsequent rise and fall of the Federated Commonwealth. With maybe a brief overview of the War of 3039 in the middle. "Wife, in honor of our marriage, in addition to this morsel I give you a vast prize. My dear, I give you the Capellan Confederation!"

[@clifflenoir4323]

That ending song and lipsynch was beautiful man...

[@theblackpantslegion]

thanks man.

[@kindasupersonic7114]

Who knew that scouting could be so much fun!!

[@elbee2324]

That song at the end... so true for Atlas pilots...

[@atticusseverus]

That song plus the mech singing along....oh hell that was perfect!

[@CaptainPrincess]

I just recently got interested in battletech due to playing and enjoying MWO so YASSUH also your videos got my bf into ss13 so youre just pushing ALL my buttons lately

[@theblackpantslegion]

I push buttons all the time. Its why I do what I do. To push buttons.

[@iona2225]

The spooky, scary skeleton of the future. And it only got scarier. WAY scarier.

[@theblackpantslegion]

Designed by kerensky himself

[@s41nt-hardy85]

Please Tex , Give us a 2 hour special on the atlas.

[@icbm345]

Excellent editing, excellent content 10/10! Awesome vid! I didn't even know kerensky had any involvement in the atlas XD You should speak about one of the most stupid looking mech ever(How does it even melees???), the firemoth/sprinter(I think its sprinter?) XD