Palladium Books® Weekly Update – August 23, 2012

By Kevin Siembieda

There is a lot of exciting news and updates, so you’ll want to read all of this Weekly Update.

Palladium is back!

Palladium is back. Back in action. Back as a force in gaming. Back with RPG settings and books that challenge and tantalize. At least that’s what we kept hearing over and over from everyone, it seemed like, at Gen Con®. And not just from fans and gamers, but from distributors and industry people as well. We had scores of people stopping at the booth to tell us they were glad, “Palladium Books had survived, was back, and picking up steam.” That was usually followed by praise for recent releases and excitement for upcoming product. It was nice to hear. Really nice. And they proved those words with strong sales. Of course, we were never really gone, but I know exactly what they mean. Let’s face it, the last several years were pretty scary and there were more touch-and-go moments than many people realize.

Ah, but you know what? I think they are right. I’m still afraid to say it for fear of jinxing it, but wow, were people happy to see us at Gen Con Indy this year. Sales were excellent and we were busy all the time. It sure felt like the good ol’ days. And the excitement and energy level were truly electric. There was interest in every game line and everything was selling. Demand for new releases for Rifts®, Robotech®, Chaos Earth™, Splicers®, Palladium Fantasy®, Nightbane®, Beyond the Supernatural™, Heroes Unlimited™, and other game lines soared with more requests for our support than I can ever remember. Fantastic. That’s our plan. You buy the books, and we’ll keep ‘em coming!

Since returning from Gen Con® . . .

I have been trying to get caught up on work so I can get back to finishing Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook and Robotech® Genesis Pits™ Sourcebook, but I have been swamped with business matters.

Part of which has to do with many follow-up correspondences with artists and writers I met at Gen Con. A number of new talented people would like to join the Palladium list of creators on a freelance basis. That’s cool and I appreciate their enthusiasm. I think you’ll like these new folks when I can find a place for them in upcoming books.

I spent time a good amount of time Wednesday plotting, discussing and corresponding with a number of people about several upcoming projects we cannot yet reveal, but which you will love. I also spoke with my agent at length concerning some potential licensing opportunities and new licensing strategies. It was a very positive and productive conversation.

New releases are my primary goal. Obsession even. I know there are some people who don’t believe we can get the next six books out by the end of the year, but we will all be doing our darn best to make it so!

More Gen Con® Indy 2012 Reports and Observations

I have been posting, and will continue to post, Gen Con Reports in my Murmurs from the Megaverse® on a daily basis for the rest of the week. I will also continue to try to post other news and updates on a daily basis with links on Facebook, as well as comments to Facebook posts.

We’ve also posted a small array of our Gen Con photos for your enjoyment. Click the thumbnails below to see larger images. We were so busy at the booth we didn’t take as many photos as usual, but I think you’ll enjoy them.

UPDATE: Rifts® Black Market™ – Shipped Monday and is available now

You can thank Kathy Simmons for processing the orders and Julius Rosenstein and Alex Marciniszyn for Rifts® Black Market shipping on Monday. The book arrived Friday afternoon, and Julius and Alex came in to sort and package them on Sunday so the books could ship to gamers and distributors on Monday. Now that’s a commitment to customer service. Thanks, guys. If you haven’t ordered yours yet, this is the time to do it.

Rifts® Black Market was a smash hit at Gen Con®. Gamers were going wild over it. Of the 102 advance copies, we sold all but 6-8 of them. I think we would have sold them all, except that a rumor we were completely sold out started to circulate Saturday afternoon at the convention. I know of at least two gamers who were surprised we still had a few copies on the shelf and snapped them up. (We did sell out of Rifts® Lemuria, Rifts® Triax 2, Endless Dead™, and a few other titles, and came close to selling out of several others. The Rifter® #59 was another “hot” item at Gen Con.)

Folks are blown away by the scope and versatility of Rifts® Black Market, and that it has such a wealth of material for both players and Game Masters alike. I was surprised by how many people flipped over the Magic Drugs, which is a fun but small entry in the book. Everyone seems to love the fact that any character can become a Black Marketeer and that the data can be used in most game settings, not just Rifts®. I had several people tell me that was pure genius. Thanks. You make me blush. And of course, everyone loves the depth of information about the Black Market, its factions, robot riding animals, all the gear, traveling shows, random tables and a zillion ideas. I want to remind people that this was very much a team effort and Rifts® Black Market would not be the book it is without the considerable contributions of Matthew Clements, who got the whole project started and wrote half of it, Taylor White and Carmen Bellaire, among others. This is a MUST HAVE item for Rifts® fans. Note: Check out the FREE sneak preview on DriveThruRPG.com.

UPDATE: Free Rifts® Black Market Sneak Preview available NOW at DriveThruRPG.com

The FREE Rifts® Black Market Sneak Preview is available on DriveThruRPG.com for your viewing pleasure. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? It’s free, fun and you get the complete description and stats for the Shadow Boy. Activity at this site has remained strong and it is your place to get PDFs of older product and sneak previews of upcoming books. Many back issues of The Rifter® are available on DriveThruRPG.com (issues #1-52), as are more than 90 out of print titles such as Rifts®, BTS™ and Palladium Fantasy® first edition rule books and sourcebooks. A sneak preview of Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook should also be coming soon. We plan to add a few more items in the coming months that should please Palladium gamers. We are also planning to move forward with PDF only editions of The Rifter® #0.1 and The Rifter® #0.2 – both are big, juicy digital editions of new, fan created material for the Palladium Megaverse® of games.

Don’t forget, DriveThruRPG.com also offers the Rifts® and Palladium Fantasy® Game Master Kits (both written by Carl Gleba and complete with maps, combat matrix, character sheets, spell list, and 20 pre-rolled characters created by Julius Rosenstein; $5 each). Of course, there are FREE Sneak Previews of Endless Dead™, Rifts® Lemuria, Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™, and Thundercloud Galaxy™, as well as 90+ out of print titles, including back issues of The Rifter®, and first edition rule books for Rifts®, Palladium Fantasy RPG®, Heroes Unlimited™, The Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy, and lots of other good things. ALL available as PDF downloads at reasonable prices. And there is MORE to come.

UPDATE: Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook

I have assigned out the artwork for this book and as soon as I clear up the rest of my business demands, I’ll be diving right back into it. I hope that will be this weekend.

UPDATE: Robotech®

We are committed to reinvigorating this ever popular game line. And it is only going to get hotter as we release several new RPG sourcebooks and game pieces of the mecha and space ships. We are still formulating exactly what we are going to do with Robotech®, but it’s starting to look big. The fans we leaked some of our plans to at Gen Con were beside themselves with joy. Robotech® Genesis Pits Sourcebook is next.

I’ll be discussing plans with Tommy Yune at Harmony Gold next week and our ideas for Robotech® game pieces are quickly taking shape. Our plan is to wow and delight fans of Robotech®. Personally, I want to blow your minds. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: Rifts® Northern Gun™ One and Two

These two books will quickly follow the release of Robotech® Genesis Pits Sourcebook and they will be epic. Think of Rifts® Black Market as a prelude of what you’ll get in these books. Chuck Walton had the lucky fans able to see his drawings at Gen Con drooling. ‘Nuff said for now.

UPDATE: Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames

I started assigning art for this incredible (dare I say, world changing) book before I left for Gen Con and will continue to do so. I will be doing everything in my power to see this as a 2012 release.

UPDATE: Splicers®

Holy moley, Chuck Walton and Brandon Aten were whipping Splicers® fans into a frenzy. Their ideas are amazing. Wow. I can hardly wait till you see what they have in mind for the 4-7 Splicers® sourcebooks planned for 2013. To quote the irrepressible Mr. Walton, “What’s the magic word? SPLICERS®.”

UPDATE: Beyond the Supernatural™

People have waited so long for the Beyond the Supernatural™ core books Beyond Arcanum™ and Tome Grotesque™, that they can’t believe they’ll really be released next year. I am very sorry for that. Here is my solemn promise to you. Both books will be released in 2013. They are among my top priority for the New Year. Count on it.

Where’s Wayne-oh?

Wayne is taking a well deserved vacation starting Saturday. So there will be NO Weekly Update next week. However, I will continue to post Murmurs from the Megaverse® on a daily or almost every day basis. The Weekly Update will be back September 6th.

Back in Print & Available Now!

The following three books are back in print and available for order right now. Rifts® China Two and a few others should be added to the list by year’s end.

Other books back in print in 2012:

UPDATE: Online Sales

Sales have been excellent this week, bolstered by the excitement of Rifts® Black Market. Please keep those orders coming. And if you haven’t gotten the Black Market book yet, do it, ‘cuz you’ll love it. And pick up a copy of The Rifter® #59 while you’re at it. That was the most common combination purchase at Gen Con, Rifts® Black Market and The Rifter® #59 or Rifts® Lemuria. The Chi-Town Library pencils were also a popular item.

UPDATE: Kevin’s Online Toy & Collectibles Store – selling like crazy

Alex and I will try to put some more collectibles up over the next few days. We are starting to run out of items I had tucked away, and that includes Palladium Collectibles like the Rifts® Machinations of Doom Gold hardcover, Rifts® RPG Silver hardcovers, BTS Gold, Rifts® Ultimate Gold, Erick Wujcik’s Amberzines, and other items, all of which I have only a dozen or fewer to offer. That’s why we continue to dole them out one at a time. I have been putting up copies of the two Rifts® Lemuria hardcovers as well. These are super-limited and the books in the store are part of the approximately 200 copies printed for each of these books. If you recall, Palladium prints 48 extra of the color cover edition and 24 of the foil collector’s edition. Staff and friends got a few, and what’s left we’ve been putting up in the store and making available in charity auctions. Once they are sold out, they are GONE! Other collectibles include first printings of books, signed books, proofreader copies of books, original artwork, and other collectible odds and ends.

There are also a large number of collectible toys and action figures in my online store. All are from my personal collection. More toys and collectibles are added on a weekly basis.

http://stores.ebay.com/kevinstoys-artandcollectibles

Closing thoughts

If Palladium Books is “back” – i.e. getting stronger by the day – it is as much because of you, our wonderful fans, as our own hard work and calculated efforts. It was a pleasure meeting so many of you at Gen Con Indy. We’ll be back next year and hope to meet many more. Thank you for sticking with Palladium through thick and thin. Enjoy the ride of the many new releases coming your way and game on!

– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher

Rifts Mystic Russia

BACK IN PRINT: Rifts® World Book 18: Mystic Russia™

– Available now

Russian mythology and magic come to life in this fan favorite Rifts® World Book. The book includes all kinds of demons, monsters, new magic character classes (O.C.C.s), and nine different types of gypsies – some of whom are adventurers, others mystics and mages, some psychics and one is even a beguiling shape-shifter. Plus more background about Russia and the Sovietski.

  • 36 Fire Magic spells.
  • 29 Nature Magic spells.
  • 18 Russian Demons, their powers and hierarchy.
  • 10 Russian Woodland spirits, including the Man-Wolf and Werebests.
  • The Night Witch, Hidden Witch and Born Mystic O.C.C.s.
  • Necromancy and Necromancers expanded and their place in Russia.
  • The Russian Ley Line Walker character class (O.C.C.).
  • The Russian Shifter/Summoner O.C.C. (and all those demons to call upon).
  • Mystic Kuznya O.C.C.: Warrior and maker of magic weapons.
  • Plus Gypsy O.C.C.s, combat vehicles of the Sovietski, and more.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda.
  • 176 pages – $20.95 – Cat. No. 833. Available now.

Rifts Coalition Wars 1: Sedition

BACK IN PRINT: Rifts® Coalition Wars® One: Sedition™

– Available now

Magic vs Technology. The infamous Coalition/Siege on Tolkeen story arc starts with this 160 page sourcebook. Not only does it lay the groundwork for the Coalition’s all-out siege on the kingdom of magic, but it includes a vast number of Techno-Wizard weapons and vehicles, powerful magic artifacts, demons, monsters, magic and a historic Crisis Time-Line from 12 P.A. to 106 P.A.

  • 15 Rift and Ley Line Magic spells.
  • 10 Spells of Legend and six powerful magic artifacts.
  • 50+ Techno-Wizard weapons including Goblin Bombs.
  • 12 Techno-Wizard vehicles and TW vehicle conversion rules.
  • Iron Juggernauts – Techno-Wizard giant combat robots.
  • The war plans of the Coalition Army.
  • Background on the Kingdom of Tolkeen and its inhuman allies.
  • Key places, maps, adventure ideas and more.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda and Bill Coffin.
  • 160 pages – $20.95 – Cat. No. 839. Available now.

Rifts Coalition Wars 2: Coalition Overkill

BACK IN PRINT: Rifts® Coalition Wars® Two: Coalition Overkill™

– Available now

The Siege on Tolkeen goes into full swing as the Coalition Army makes the first devastating attacks on Tolkeen. Coalition Generals, Special Forces squads, and strategies are presented with a wealth of adventure ideas.

  • Key Coalition leaders and power players and their stats.
  • The Dirty Thirty, the most vile and deadly of CS Special Forces.
  • Coalition Bounty Hunters and Mercenaries.
  • The Daemonix – one of Tolkeen’s unholy alliances.
  • Stats for Dozens of NPCs, adventure ideas, and more.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda and Bill Coffin.
  • 112 pages – $16.95 – Cat. No. 840. Available now.

Rifts Cyber-Knights

Rifts® Coalition Wars® Four: Cyber-Knights™

– Available now

We didn’t want you to forget about this excellent sourcebook in the series. The Coalition’s siege on Tolkeen has had a devastating impact on people across North America. None have been more affected than the Cyber-Knights. This sourcebook reveals not only the history and secrets of the Cyber-Knights, but the schism the war has created among the fabled warriors.

  • Cyber-Knight O.C.C., secrets and powers revealed.
  • In-depth examination of the Code of Chivalry.
  • Cyber-Knight Factions and rules of combat.
  • Crusaders, Fallen Knights, Robber Knights and Despoilers.
  • Lord Coake statted out, along with stats for other Cyber-Knights.
  • Notable weapons and armor of the Cyber-Knights.
  • Story background, adventure outlines, ideas and more.
  • Interior art by Freddie Williams II, Wayne Breaux Jr. and Mike Wilson.
  • Cover by Dave Dorman.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda.
  • 112 pages – $16.95 – Cat. No. 842. Available now.

Rifts Dice Bag - Black

Rifts® Dice Bag

– Back in print – Available now

Everyone at Palladium has a Rifts® Dice Bag, shouldn’t you? It is a good size, sturdy, drawstring bag made of imitation black velvet emblazoned with the famous Rifts® logo in gold.

The Rifter #59

NEW! The Rifter® #59 – Available now

The Rifter® Number 59 examines the deadly, the weird and the magical. Much of the material is suitable for use in multiple settings or easy to adapt. Enjoy.

The Rifter® #59 includes:

  • Rifts® Xiticix Hivelands – Josh Sinsapaugh takes a frightening look at the Xiticix threat, expanding Hivelands and new Xiticix menaces.
  • Palladium Fantasy® – Olympic-style games, adventure and intrigue on the Island of Lopan, by Paul Herbert.
  • Splicers® – The Pack Mentality features the Packmaster and the genetically altered animals at his command. Written by Brandon Aten and Michael Orr.
  • All Settings: Rules for Explosives for any Palladium setting – a very helpful article by Thomas Morrison.
  • Various Settings: Techno-Wizardry Across the Megaverse® by Anthony Lovato.
  • Various Settings: The Kezel™ are weird, new superhumans for use in Rifts® Chaos Earth™, Rifts®, Phase World®, Heroes Unlimited™ and even Palladium Fantasy®. Part Two concludes the many super abilities. Written by Joseph Larsen.
  • News, coming attractions, and more. Xiticix cover.
  • 96 pages – still only $11.95 retail – Cat. No. 159. Available now!

Rifts Black Market

Rifts® Black Market™ – A 192 page Rifts® Sourcebook

– Available now

Rifts® Black Market™ is an epic, 192 page sourcebook that contains a wealth of information about the inner workings of the Black Market, the Five Factions, new Bandito Arms/Black Market weapons and gear, how to make any O.C.C. a Black Marketeer, special abilities of the Black Marketeer, criminal enterprises, Black Market loans, merc and crime jobs, and much more. This book has it all. AND best of all, a lot of it can be easily adapted to just about any world setting, not just Rifts Earth.

  • Rules to make any O.C.C. (and R.C.C.) a Black Marketeer.
  • Special abilities and benefits of the Black Marketeer.
  • Specialized O.C.C.s of the Black Market.
  • Criminal enterprises, jobs, and inner workings of the Black Market.
  • The Five Black Market Factions that wield the greatest power in North America: Bandito Arms, The Chicago Network, The Immaterial Hand, El Oculta, and Le Marche Noir.
  • Black Market internal operations and security.
  • Black Market services, products, practices and customers.
  • New weapons and equipment of Bandito Arms/Black Market.
  • A wide range of BigBore weapons and other merc weapons.
  • New power armor, vehicles and robot riding animals.
  • Black Market criminal assignments, jobs and mercenary bounties.
  • Major Black Market smuggling corridors and routes
  • Smuggling methods, both magical and conventional.
  • Traveling Shows: Freak Shows, Medicine Shows and Circuses.
  • Traveling Shows as fronts for the Black Market.
  • Traveling Black Market Merchants, Market Towns and Market Outlets.
  • Written by Matthew Clements, Kevin Siembieda, Carmen Bellaire, Taylor White, Julius Rosenstein and Alex Marciniszyn.
  • Expanded page count – 192 pages – $24.95 retail – Cat. No. 886. Available now!

Rifts Vampires Sourcebook

Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™

In final production right now. Unknown to most humans, deep within Mexico the vampires have established entire kingdoms. There they live like tyrants and gods, dominating an underclass of cattle people used as slaves and food stock. Learn more about the vampires, their rivals, allies and the humans who willingly serve their supernatural masters for a chance to join the undead. A must-have guide for those who wish to travel deeper into the Vampire Kingdoms or play as vampires and their human minions.

  • More human kingdoms within Mexico like the Tampico Military Protectorate and Durango, the Silver City.
  • Firefighting robots, hover firetrucks and more anti-vampire gear.
  • Magic based Vampire Hunters and human strongholds.
  • Techno-Wizard anti-vampire weapons and magical devices.
  • Profiles for Doc Reid and Reid’s Rangers, the world’s most famous Vampire Hunters.
  • Fort Reid, an entire city devoted to hunting the undead.
  • The Bloodwatch, a secret vampire intelligence agency that tracks down and exterminates Vampire Hunters.
  • The Yucatan Peninsula, a mysterious dimensional pocket overrun by strange demons known as Xibalbans.
  • The return of the Mayan god Camazotz, Lord of Bats and Darkness.
  • The werebeasts of Mexico and Central America; those who assist the vampires and those who fight against them.
  • New O.C.C.s like the Bloodwatch Vampire Operative, Silver Swords Militia, Werejaguar Vampire Hunter and the Vampire ‘Borg.
  • Cover by Michael C. Hayes. Interior art by various artists.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda, Matthew Clements and Braden Campbell.
  • 128 pages – $16.95 – Cat. No. 884. September release.

Rifts Northern Gun One

Rifts® World Book 33: Northern Gun™ One – New

Northern Gun™ is the largest independent manufacturer of high-tech weapons, robots and vehicles in North America. Outside of the Coalition States, one could argue, no other kingdom is as powerful or influential, at least when it comes to technology and weapons. The manufacture and sale of Northern Gun weapons and vehicles has given virtually every kingdom, town, colony of settlers and adventurer group a chance to survive and prosper. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, NG has been the premier outfitter of mercenaries, adventurers and upstart kingdoms for generations. Now, for the first time ever, learn Northern Gun’s history, goals and plans for the future. Of course, that means new weapons, robots, power armor, vehicles and gear.

  • In-depth look at Northern Gun: its business operations and its community.
  • Bionic and cybernetic services.
  • Weapons and combat gear; new and old.
  • Northern Gun robot drones; new and old.
  • Northern Gun giant combat robots; new and old.
  • Northern Gun freighters and hover trains.
  • Northern Gun character classes and more.
  • 109 P.A. catalog of Northern Gun products!
  • Key locations, people and sales outlets in and around Northern Gun.
  • Northern Gun’s relationship with the Coalition States, Triax Industries, the Black Market and others.
  • The Kingdom of Ishpeming, a puppet-state propped up by NG.
  • The Ishpeming military and more.
  • Written by Matthew Clements and Kevin Siembieda.
  • Interior Artwork by Chuck Walton, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
  • Wraparound cover by Chuck Walton.
  • 160 pages – $20.95 retail – Cat. No. 887 – Summer release.

Rifts Northern Gun Two

Rifts® World Book 34: Northern Gun™ Two – New

More information about the weapons, vehicles and practices of Northern Gun, including the new rage of Robot Gladiatorial combat.

  • Northern Gun power armors; new and old.
  • Northern Gun hovercycles & land vehicles; new and old.
  • Northern Gun aircraft; new and old.
  • Northern Gun boats, ships and submarines; new and old.
  • Northern Gun Robot Gladiatorial Arena; new!
  • Robot Gladiator O.C.C. and robot gladiators.
  • The NG Bounty Board, the largest collection of bounties and mercenary contracts anywhere on Rifts® Earth.
  • Mercenaries, pirates and more.
  • Written by Matthew Clements and Kevin Siembieda.
  • Interior Artwork by Chuck Walton, Nick Bradshaw, and others.
  • Wraparound cover by John Zeleznik.
  • 160 pages – $20.95 retail – Cat. No. 888 – Fall release.

Robotech® Genesis Pits™ Sourcebook

An in-depth look at the Invid Genesis Pits, their purpose, function and the creatures they create.

  • Secrets of the Invid.
  • Notable Genesis Pits of Earth.
  • Genesis Pit mutations and monsters.
  • Different types of Genesis Pits from across the galaxy.
  • Inorganics and other war machines of the Invid Regent.
  • Ways to destroy a Genesis Pit.
  • Genesis Pit Monster creation tables and rules.
  • Bioroid and Zentraedi mutants, Simulagents and more.
  • Written by Irvin Jackson. 8½ x 11 size book format. Available only in the USA and Canada.
  • $16.95 – 96 pages. Cat. No. 555 – October release.

Rifts® World Book 35: Megaverse® in Flames™

The Minion War spills across Rifts Earth, where demons and infernals hope to recruit allies and use the Rifts as gateways of destruction. Their influence shakes things up across the planet, especially at locations where demons and Deevils already have a strong presence. Demons, Deevils and supernatural beings run rampant and wreak havoc across the world.

  • Demon plagues and mystic blights.
  • Soulmancy and Blood Magic revealed.
  • Magical and demonic weapons and war machines.
  • Demonic armies, strongholds and places of evil.
  • Hell Pits and Rune Forges.
  • Many Demon Lords, their minions and plans.
  • Calgary, the Kingdom of Monsters; in detail.
  • Ciudad de Diablo, Harpies’ Island and other notable Hell holes on Earth.
  • Lord Doom, Pain and other demonic leaders.
  • Horune treachery, Dimension Stormers and other villains.
  • Notable demonic generals, mercenaries, people and places.
  • Battleground: Earth – as demons and infernals amass their legions.
  • Global chaos and the places most dramatically affected by the Demon Plagues.
  • Epic battles and adventure ideas galore.
  • Written by Carl Gleba. Part of the Minion War “Crossover” series.
  • 192 pages – $24.95 retail – Cat. No. 876. Fall release.

DriveThruRPG

PDF downloads from DriveThruRPG.com

This is a great resource for getting out of print Palladium titles and other select books. We’ve made 90 titles available as PDF digital downloads from DriveThruRPG.com. This is a great way to try Palladium products and get access to out of print RPG source material. Some notable titles include.

What’s next?

The following are in development:

  • Robotech® sourcebooks
  • Rifts® Antarctica and other sourcebooks
  • Splicers® Sourcebooks
  • Heroes Unlimited™ Sourcebooks
  • Chaos Earth™ Sourcebooks
  • Palladium Fantasy®: Mysteries of Magic™ Two & Three
  • Palladium Fantasy®: Land of the Damned™ Three
  • Nightbane® Sourcebooks
  • Beyond the Supernatural™ Sourcebooks
  • And other good stuff.

Recent Product Releases – available now

Rifts Xiticix Invasion

Rifts® World Book 23: Xiticix Invasion™

– Back in print – Available now

Earth is home to thousands of alien species from beyond the Rifts. One of the strangest and most dangerous is the Xiticix. A danger nobody seemed to realize until the sprawling Hivelands began to encroach on the territories of other people. Armed with new breeds of aggressive warriors, new weapons and legions of insectoids willing to fight to the death, people are beginning to wonder if they are the next threat to humanity.

  • 9 different types of Xiticix, their hierarchy and society.
  • Xiticix Hive Cities, defenses and plans for expansion.
  • Xiticix powers, abilities and weapons.
  • Psi-Stalker Tribes fighting the Xiticix. The Psi-Stalker R.C.C. revisited.
  • Heroes and Hardcases: groups and 15 Non-Player Characters.
  • Plots against the alien invaders by the Coalition States, Lazlo and others.
  • Fort Barron of the Coalition Army, mapped and described.
  • Adventures, maps and many adventure ideas.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda and Wayne Breaux Jr.
  • 160 pages – $20.95 – Cat. No. 838. Available now.

Rifts Triax Two

Rifts® World Book 31: Triax™ Two

– Back in print – Available now

The war between the people of the New German Republic and the Gargoyle Empire rages on, but only the heroes of the NGR seem to be getting the upper hand. See where things stand in the year 109 P.A. and get a closer look at the NGR Army, government, society and people. This World Book also presents the latest weapons, combat vehicles, power armor and robots of the NGR as well as commercial vehicles, robot helpers, and more.

  • 27 new Triax weapons plus new body armor and additional gear.
  • 10 new Triax giant robots including the Talon and Devastator II.
  • 10 cars and commercial vehicles plus more than 50 special features.
  • 9 new robot drones including robot assistants, pets and Spy ‘Bots.
  • 6 new Triax power armor suits, including the Predator II, Ulti-Max II, War Eagle, Fat Boy, and a flying Glitter Boy.
  • 5 new aircraft and other combat vehicles.
  • Mobile NGR forts and bases, cyborgs and more.
  • Information about the New German Republic and its society.
  • Information about the New German Republic’s military.
  • The latest on the Gargoyle War and Gargoyle Empire.
  • Mercenaries, adventurers, outsiders and surprises.
  • Ideas for adventure, combat and much, much more.
  • Written by Taylor White, Brandon Aten and Kevin Siembieda.
  • 192 pages – $24.95 – Cat. No. 881. Available now.

Rifts Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids

Rifts® Sourcebook Two: The Mechanoids®

– Back in Print – Available now

Archie 3 and Hagan Lonovich are two of the most beloved villains (anti-heroes?) in the Rifts Earth setting. This sourcebook highlights their strange relationship, plots and blunders. One of which is inadvertently unleashing The Mechanoids® into the world!

The Mechanoids have one driving goal: To destroy all humanoid life! This book has it all. Source material, the Mechanoids, new equipment, monsters, adventure and cryptic prophecies.

  • The prophecies of the Seven Dangers.
  • 20+ Mechanoids and their robot legion.
  • Optional Mechanoids® Player Characters and character sheets.
  • Archie Three and Hagan: Heroes or villains?
  • The weapons and robot minions of Hagan Lonovich.
  • New creations from Archie Three and Hagan, plus more history and insight about the unlikely duo.
  • Five adventures, random encounter tables and adventure ideas.
  • Cover and some interior art by Kevin Long.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda.
  • 112 pages – $16.95 – Cat. No. 805. Available now.

Rifts Coalition Wars 4: Cyber-Knights

Cyber-Knights™: A Rifts® Coalition Wars® Sourcebook:

– Back in Print – Available now

The Coalition’s siege on Tolkeen has had a devastating impact on people across North America. None have been more affected than the Cyber-Knights. This sourcebook reveals not only the history and secrets of the Cyber-Knights, but the schism the war has created among the fabled warriors.

  • Cyber-Knight O.C.C., secrets and powers revealed.
  • In-depth examination of the Code of Chivalry.
  • Cyber-Knight Factions and rules of combat.
  • Crusaders, Fallen Knights, Robber Knights and Despoilers.
  • Lord Coake statted out, along with stats for other Cyber-Knights.
  • Notable weapons and armor of the Cyber-Knights.
  • Story background, adventure outlines, ideas and more.
  • Interior art by Freddie Williams II, Wayne Breaux Jr. and Mike Wilson.
  • Cover by Dave Dorman.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda.
  • 112 pages – $16.95 – Cat. No. 842. Available now.

Dead Reign Sourcebook 3: Endless Dead

Dead Reign™ Sourcebook 3: Endless Dead™ – Available now

Endless Dead™ is a new 96 page sourcebook that will send your Dead Reign™ campaign in new directions or add depth (and zombies). What are you waiting for? Order your copy today. And if you haven’t taken a look at the Dead Reign™ RPG yet, but love zombies, you need to give this dynamic game a try.

  • 7 new types of weird zombie amalgamations including Fused Zombies, Multi-Zombies, Parasite Juggernaut, Silent Sloucher, Spare-Parts Thinker, Twin Speedster, Fast-Slow Zombie and Walking Grave, plus variations.
  • 5 new O.C.C.s include the Wheelman, Zombie Hunter, Zombie Researcher, Survivalist and Sentinel.
  • The Military. An expansive section on the military and their response to the Zombie Apocalypse. Includes many random tables for the creation of military units, military bases and encounters.
  • Vehicles stats, rules and tables for adding customized armor, weapons and anti-zombie defenses.
  • Vehicle combat rules and zombie-fighting in vehicles.
  • Random tables for military bases, police stations, gun stores, buildings, suburbs, business parks, small towns, farmland, wilderness and encounters.
  • Tables for creating survivor caravans, hideouts, hermits, Safe Haven Communities and Death Cults.
  • Timetable for setting campaigns during the Wave, the beginning of the Zombie Apocalypse or months into the reign of the dead.
  • Stats for some of North America’s dangerous wildlife, a threat to survivors and zombies alike.
  • Written by Kevin Siembieda and Matthew Clements.
  • Cover by E.M. Gist. Interior art by Mumah, Bradshaw and others.
  • 96 pages – $16.95 retail – Cat. No. 233. Available now.

Other Recent Releases

● New! Rifts® Pencil – Cat. No. 2561 – 50 cents per each pencil. People love this item and often buy them in sets of 10. Enjoy.

● New! Palladium Fantasy RPG® Coffee Mug – red on a black, 15.5 ounce mug – Cat. No. 2560 – $10.00.

● New! Dead Reign™: “Survive or Die Trying” T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2556 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95

● New! Rifts® Wilk’s Laser Technologies™ Logo T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2557 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95

● New! Imagination Unleashed T-Shirt – black image on a red T-shirt – No. 2558 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95

● New! Rifts® Northern Gun™ Logo T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2559 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95

● Property of the Coalition™ T-Shirt – Cat. No. 2528 – price varies with size: Medium: $18.95, Large: $18.95, XL: $18.95, 2XL: $20.95, 3XL: $22.95, 4XL: $24.95, 5XL: $26.95

Back in Print – Available Now

New Rifts® Miniatures

The following new Rifts® miniatures have never before been released by Palladium Books.

  • Approximately 28 mm in size.
  • Each figure is an unpainted, pewter miniature. Some assembly and cleaning may be required.
  • Sold as a single, individual figure in a plastic bag and comes with a black, 30 mm or 40 mm plastic base.
  • Prices vary according to size, but range from $6-12 retail.
  • Sorry, not currently available in stores. Available only from Palladium Books.

● MI8021 – Rifts® Shadow Beast – $12.00

● MI8022 – Rifts® Mystic Knight – $6.00

● MI8023 – Rifts® Lord Magus – $6.00

● MI8024 – Rifts® High Magus – $6.00

● MI8025 – Rifts® Coalition Psi-Stalker (new-style Dead Boy armor) – $6.00

● MI8026 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy in DPM-D1 Armor – $6.00

● MI8027 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #2 (with energy rifle) – $6.00

● MI8028 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #3 (with rifle and Vibro-Knife) – $6.00

● MI8029 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #4 (German Shepherd with rifle and Vibro-Claws) – $6.00

● MI8030 – Rifts® Coalition Dog Boy #5 (Bulldog with energy rifle and Vibro-Claws) – $6.00

Classic Rifts® Miniatures – Back in stock

The following favorite Rifts® miniatures are back in stock. Some, like the Glitter Boy, have sold on the collector’s market for as much as $50-$120. They are being re-released for the first time in a decade.

  • Approximately 25 mm in size.
  • Each figure is an unpainted, pewter miniature. Some assembly and cleaning may be required.
  • Sold as a single, individual figure in a plastic bag and comes with a black, 30 mm or 40 mm plastic base.
  • Prices vary according to size, but range from $6-20 retail.
  • Sorry, not currently available in stores. Available only from Palladium Books.

● MI8031 – Rifts® Glitter Boy Power Armor – $20.00; this is a large, heavy figure.

● MI8032 – Rifts® Glitter Boy Pilot – $6.00

● MI8033 – Rifts® Kydian Overlord (Atlantis) – $20.00; this is a large, heavy figure.

● MI8034 – Rifts® Dragonsaurus (Atlantis) – $10.00

● MI8035 – Rifts® Slaver and Slave (Atlantis); 2 figs, no plastic bases – $10.00

● MI8036 – Rifts® Crazy – $6.00

● MI8037 – Rifts® Juicer #1 (with laser pistol) – $6.00

● MI8038 – Rifts® Juicer #2 (with Vibro-Sword) – $6.00

● MI8039 – Rifts® Cyborg #1 (with Rail Gun) – $12.00

● MI8040 – Rifts® Cyborg #2 (with gun hands) – $12.00

● MI8041 – Rifts® Cyborg #3 – $6.00

● MI8042 – Rifts® Coalition Officer (old armor) – $6.00

● MI8043 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #1 (old armor) – $6.00

● MI8044 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #2 (old armor) – $6.00

● MI8045 – Rifts® Coalition Grunt #3 (old armor) – $6.00

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