Questions about new DLC battle grid, AI, and other questions

I just saw the trailer drop, and I am super hyped for the new DLC. I have a few questions about the DLC:

1. Will we receive a similar battlegrid command lance mates option like in the Clans game?

2. Will the AI be updated to be more comparable to the TTZ mod, or will we still be stuck with poor AI aiming and other issues?

3. How customizable will the weapon hardpoints be on mechs? Like, can we take an Atlas and mount 2 Gauss rifles on it?

4. Do we have to play the campaign to experience the cut scenes and the new story?

5. Will the campaign be updated to be less of a pain, like removing the forced walk to NPCS to talk to them, and anything else I forgot?

6. How long in estimation would it take for popular mods to be compatible with the DLC after release?