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As said above, it's essential to get the latest TDW Generic Patcher, and patch the game as desired.
Then, don't be afraid by the mods number used in our list. Just respect the right activation order, and all has to be fine
As example, the smalest inescapable essential list to start with SH5 as it should have been when released:
-Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_byTheBeast
-#Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1_HotFix
-Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1_4_Patch_1 (available by date) V9 by sober
-FX_Update_0_0_21_ByTheDarkWraith
-NewUIs_TDC_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith
-Manos Scopes-patch for [your resolution]
-IRAI_0_0_39_ByTheDarkWraith
-IRAI_0_0_39_Patch_ByTheDarkWraith
-OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2 ( or "OPEN HORIZONS II_full v2.1")
-OHII v2 Mission Fix WA (or "OHIIv2.1 test patch2 Full" if v2.1)
-Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1