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Warning Violence and the Supernatural
The fictional Worlds of Palladium Booksreg are violent deadly and filled with supernatural monsters Other-dimensional beings often referred to as demons torment stalk and prey upon humans Other alien life forms monsters gods and demigods as well as magic insanity and war are all elements in this book
Some parents may find the violence magic and supernatural elements of the game inappropriate for young readersplayers We suggest parental discretion
Please note that none of us at Palladium Booksreg condone or encourage the occult the practice of magic the use of drugs or violence
The RifterTM Number Seven Your guide to the Palladium Megaversereg
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This issue is dedicated to the memory of Kevin Whitlock
We are truly sorry he couldnt be with us to see his work in print
Second Printing - June 2001
Copyright 1999 Palladium Books Inc amp Kevin Siembieda
All rights reserved worldwide under the Universal Copyright Convention No part of this book may be reproduced in part or whole in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher except for brief quotes for use in reviews All incidents situations institutions governments and people are fictional and any similarity without satiric intent of characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental
Palladium Booksreg Riftsreg RECONreg Nightbanereg The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Gamereg The Mechanoidsreg The Mechanoid Invasionreg and Megaversereg are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Pallashydium Books Inc
Chaos Earth Ninjas amp Superspies Heroes Unlimited HU2 Skraypers Mystic Australia Phase World Wormwood Western Empire Baalgor Wastelands Mount Nimro Eastern Territory Hammer of The Forge The Siege Against Tolkeen Psyscape Mechanoids Space ARCHIE-3 Northern Gun Coalition States Erin Tarn Emperor Prosek Splugorth Mega-Damage Skelebot SAMAS Dog Boys Dog Pack Techno-Wizard Ley Line Walker Shifter Cyber-Knight Mystic Knight Battle Magus Psi-Stalker Glitter Boy Simvan Brodkil Juicer Crazy Burbs Borg Bot D-Bee Chi-Town Triax NGR Spatial Magic Spatial Mage Blood Shaman and other names titles and likenesses of characters are trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade is a trademark of Kenzer Co and the creation of Jolly Blackburn
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreg is a registered trademark of Mirage Studio
Robotechreg is a registered trademark of Harmony Gold USA Inc
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
The Riftertrade 7 RPG sourcebook series is published by Palladium Books Inc 12455 Universal Drive Taylor MI 48180 Printed in the USA
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Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 7 Sourcebook and guide to the Palladium Megaversereg
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
SuperVising Coordinator amp Typesetting
Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers
James MG Cannon
David Haendler
Ben C Lucas
Steven Chad Rasnake
Kevin Siemoieda
Jon Thompson
Kevin Whitlock
Knights of the Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors
Alex Marciniszyn
Jim Osten
Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Brom
Interior Artists
Apollo Okamura
Ryan Beres
Adam Kass
Mike Wilson
Brandon C Clark (DSS) Ka (DSS)
Mark Dudley (DSS)
Drunken Style Studio
Riftsreg Comic Strip Ramon Perez
Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt
Keylining Kevin Siembieda
Based on the RPG rules characters
and other Palladium Madmen concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Brom for his cover painting and to the all our contributors
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
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Contents - The RifterTM 7 - July 1999
Page 6-Art Newcomer Adam Kass adds his artistic vision to this issue of
The Riftertrade starting right here
Page 7 - From the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher Kevin Siembieda answers the eternal question
Why are Palladium products so often delayed Actually about 50 (like The Riftertrade) come out on time but what about those other books The good news is big plans and lots of great product
Page 8 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions The Riftsreg Novels are out and the response has been terrific
In fact dozens of store owners at a recent trade show have told Palladium VP Maryann Siembieda how much they loved it and how the distributors are having trouble keeping up with reshyorders
There are a lot of Coming Attractions this issue as Palladium Books continues to unleash its most ambitious and exciting year in a decade Get the latest on the Palladium Fantasy RPGreg tishytles Riftsreg Canada and other Riftsreg World Books HU2 GM s Guide trade and the brand new role-playing game Systems Failshyuretrade (by Bill Coffin) Fun adventure world-saving and more fun
Page 13 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade Jolly Blackburns KoDT nuff said
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 15 - Nightbanereg
The Children of Domhain Dorcha Chad Rasnake presents an optional realm of the
Dreamstreamtrade and the monstrous denizen that stalk the realm (and ones dreams) Goblins the King of Nightmares an advenshyture idea and more Artwork by Ryan Beres
Page 31-The PaHadium
Fantasy RPGreg 2nd Edition
The Dragon Hunters of Kremakrilon A cool optional character class and adventure ideas by Jon
Thompson Includes the Dragon Hunter Occ special (magishycal) abilities and a half dozen Hook Line amp Sinkertrade advenshytures Artwork by Apollo Okamura
Page 39 - For Heroes Unlimitedtrade
and Ninjas amp Superspiestrade
World Warriors Ben Lucas (author of Riftsreg Australia) presents several difshy
ferent styles of martial arts combat from around the world Brashyzilian Jujitsu Capoeira Kick Boxing Krav Mahga Savate Professional Boxing and many others The action-packed artshywork is compliments of Mike Wilson
Page 55 - Chaos Earthtrade A glimpse at the much anticipated role-playing game series
by Kevin Siembieda Just a first taste of whats to come And the first installment of what may be a continuing series of Chaos Earthtrade material to whet ones appetite Art by Vince Martin
Page 58 - Riftsreg
Skelebotstrade The Mechanical Menace David Haendler presents a few optional new Skelebots for
your consideration They include the Sea Skelebot Super Skelebot and Lurker Drone Art is by Drunken Style Studio shythe Sky Cycle is by Adam Kass
Page 70 - Riftsreg Fiction
England - A Green and Unpleasant Land A short story (complete in this issue) written by the late
Kevin F Whitlock a native of England himself A tale of adshyventure change and irony Art is by Drunken Style Studio shypage 70 is by Kevin Long (reprinted from Riftsreg Engand)
Page 83 - The Hammer of the Forgetrade The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story Art by Apollo Okamura
Page 91 - Riftsreg Lone Star Comic Strip The next rockin installment of the Rifts Comic Strip And
you aint seen nothin yet
Part Two of six chapters by Ramon Perez (Penciler Inker Letterer and Co-Author) and Coleen Laxalt (plot and Scripter)
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeentrade The next chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art by
Apollo Okamura
The Cover Our dynamic Brom cover originally saw print in the Heresy
Collectible Card Game We thought it fit nicely with this issues theme of martial arts monsters and technology
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Coming Next Issue bullbullbull
Rifter 8 Halloween Issue - October 1999 bull Eight more pages of the Riftsreg Lone Star comic
strip by Ramon Perez and Coleen Laxalt bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Tabletrade bull Necromancer material by Mark Sumimoto for
Riftsreg Africa including the Cursebringer the Murder-Mage and the Death Walker
bull Vampire adventure for Riftsreg bull More material for Palladium Fantasy RPGreg bull Source material for Nightbanereg bull The next chapter of The Hammer ofthe Forgetrade bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeentrade bull More GM tips bull The latest news and developments at Palladium bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Palladium On-Line - wwwpalladiumbookscom
r
Palladium will be at ShoreCon Sept 9-12
Kevin amp Maryann Siembieda along with Bill Coffin and a couple other Palladium folk will be attending ShoreCon Sepshytember 9-12 1999 as both exhibitors and guests for all four days This will be the last convention the Siembiedas will be atshytending in 1999
Chat with them get autographs buy the newest Palladium products (and back stock) and enjoy the show
Steve Jackson Jolly Blackburn the folks from FASA and others will also be attending Sounds like great fun
ShoreCon is in New Jersey and we are told only about a one hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City so come on down
It is a big three and a half day event (starting Thursday eveshyning) with over 2000 garners Hey if you end up going to ShoreCon because you heard about it from Palladium - tell the convention people that Palladium Books sent you We hope to see you there
For more information about ShoreCon contact Complete Strategy Gaming Inc 2025 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08512 Tel (609) 426-9339
Concept drawings of the alien invaders in the new role-playing game Systems Failuretrade
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This issue is dedicated to the memory of Kevin Whitlock
We are truly sorry he couldnt be with us to see his work in print
Second Printing - June 2001
Copyright 1999 Palladium Books Inc amp Kevin Siembieda
All rights reserved worldwide under the Universal Copyright Convention No part of this book may be reproduced in part or whole in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher except for brief quotes for use in reviews All incidents situations institutions governments and people are fictional and any similarity without satiric intent of characters or persons living or dead is strictly coincidental
Palladium Booksreg Riftsreg RECONreg Nightbanereg The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Gamereg The Mechanoidsreg The Mechanoid Invasionreg and Megaversereg are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Kevin Siembieda and Pallashydium Books Inc
Chaos Earth Ninjas amp Superspies Heroes Unlimited HU2 Skraypers Mystic Australia Phase World Wormwood Western Empire Baalgor Wastelands Mount Nimro Eastern Territory Hammer of The Forge The Siege Against Tolkeen Psyscape Mechanoids Space ARCHIE-3 Northern Gun Coalition States Erin Tarn Emperor Prosek Splugorth Mega-Damage Skelebot SAMAS Dog Boys Dog Pack Techno-Wizard Ley Line Walker Shifter Cyber-Knight Mystic Knight Battle Magus Psi-Stalker Glitter Boy Simvan Brodkil Juicer Crazy Burbs Borg Bot D-Bee Chi-Town Triax NGR Spatial Magic Spatial Mage Blood Shaman and other names titles and likenesses of characters are trademarks owned by Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books Inc
Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade is a trademark of Kenzer Co and the creation of Jolly Blackburn
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreg is a registered trademark of Mirage Studio
Robotechreg is a registered trademark of Harmony Gold USA Inc
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
The Riftertrade 7 RPG sourcebook series is published by Palladium Books Inc 12455 Universal Drive Taylor MI 48180 Printed in the USA
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Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 7 Sourcebook and guide to the Palladium Megaversereg
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
SuperVising Coordinator amp Typesetting
Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers
James MG Cannon
David Haendler
Ben C Lucas
Steven Chad Rasnake
Kevin Siemoieda
Jon Thompson
Kevin Whitlock
Knights of the Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors
Alex Marciniszyn
Jim Osten
Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Brom
Interior Artists
Apollo Okamura
Ryan Beres
Adam Kass
Mike Wilson
Brandon C Clark (DSS) Ka (DSS)
Mark Dudley (DSS)
Drunken Style Studio
Riftsreg Comic Strip Ramon Perez
Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt
Keylining Kevin Siembieda
Based on the RPG rules characters
and other Palladium Madmen concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Brom for his cover painting and to the all our contributors
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
Sam
ple
file
Contents - The RifterTM 7 - July 1999
Page 6-Art Newcomer Adam Kass adds his artistic vision to this issue of
The Riftertrade starting right here
Page 7 - From the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher Kevin Siembieda answers the eternal question
Why are Palladium products so often delayed Actually about 50 (like The Riftertrade) come out on time but what about those other books The good news is big plans and lots of great product
Page 8 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions The Riftsreg Novels are out and the response has been terrific
In fact dozens of store owners at a recent trade show have told Palladium VP Maryann Siembieda how much they loved it and how the distributors are having trouble keeping up with reshyorders
There are a lot of Coming Attractions this issue as Palladium Books continues to unleash its most ambitious and exciting year in a decade Get the latest on the Palladium Fantasy RPGreg tishytles Riftsreg Canada and other Riftsreg World Books HU2 GM s Guide trade and the brand new role-playing game Systems Failshyuretrade (by Bill Coffin) Fun adventure world-saving and more fun
Page 13 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade Jolly Blackburns KoDT nuff said
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 15 - Nightbanereg
The Children of Domhain Dorcha Chad Rasnake presents an optional realm of the
Dreamstreamtrade and the monstrous denizen that stalk the realm (and ones dreams) Goblins the King of Nightmares an advenshyture idea and more Artwork by Ryan Beres
Page 31-The PaHadium
Fantasy RPGreg 2nd Edition
The Dragon Hunters of Kremakrilon A cool optional character class and adventure ideas by Jon
Thompson Includes the Dragon Hunter Occ special (magishycal) abilities and a half dozen Hook Line amp Sinkertrade advenshytures Artwork by Apollo Okamura
Page 39 - For Heroes Unlimitedtrade
and Ninjas amp Superspiestrade
World Warriors Ben Lucas (author of Riftsreg Australia) presents several difshy
ferent styles of martial arts combat from around the world Brashyzilian Jujitsu Capoeira Kick Boxing Krav Mahga Savate Professional Boxing and many others The action-packed artshywork is compliments of Mike Wilson
Page 55 - Chaos Earthtrade A glimpse at the much anticipated role-playing game series
by Kevin Siembieda Just a first taste of whats to come And the first installment of what may be a continuing series of Chaos Earthtrade material to whet ones appetite Art by Vince Martin
Page 58 - Riftsreg
Skelebotstrade The Mechanical Menace David Haendler presents a few optional new Skelebots for
your consideration They include the Sea Skelebot Super Skelebot and Lurker Drone Art is by Drunken Style Studio shythe Sky Cycle is by Adam Kass
Page 70 - Riftsreg Fiction
England - A Green and Unpleasant Land A short story (complete in this issue) written by the late
Kevin F Whitlock a native of England himself A tale of adshyventure change and irony Art is by Drunken Style Studio shypage 70 is by Kevin Long (reprinted from Riftsreg Engand)
Page 83 - The Hammer of the Forgetrade The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story Art by Apollo Okamura
Page 91 - Riftsreg Lone Star Comic Strip The next rockin installment of the Rifts Comic Strip And
you aint seen nothin yet
Part Two of six chapters by Ramon Perez (Penciler Inker Letterer and Co-Author) and Coleen Laxalt (plot and Scripter)
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeentrade The next chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art by
Apollo Okamura
The Cover Our dynamic Brom cover originally saw print in the Heresy
Collectible Card Game We thought it fit nicely with this issues theme of martial arts monsters and technology
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Coming Next Issue bullbullbull
Rifter 8 Halloween Issue - October 1999 bull Eight more pages of the Riftsreg Lone Star comic
strip by Ramon Perez and Coleen Laxalt bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Tabletrade bull Necromancer material by Mark Sumimoto for
Riftsreg Africa including the Cursebringer the Murder-Mage and the Death Walker
bull Vampire adventure for Riftsreg bull More material for Palladium Fantasy RPGreg bull Source material for Nightbanereg bull The next chapter of The Hammer ofthe Forgetrade bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeentrade bull More GM tips bull The latest news and developments at Palladium bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Palladium On-Line - wwwpalladiumbookscom
r
Palladium will be at ShoreCon Sept 9-12
Kevin amp Maryann Siembieda along with Bill Coffin and a couple other Palladium folk will be attending ShoreCon Sepshytember 9-12 1999 as both exhibitors and guests for all four days This will be the last convention the Siembiedas will be atshytending in 1999
Chat with them get autographs buy the newest Palladium products (and back stock) and enjoy the show
Steve Jackson Jolly Blackburn the folks from FASA and others will also be attending Sounds like great fun
ShoreCon is in New Jersey and we are told only about a one hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City so come on down
It is a big three and a half day event (starting Thursday eveshyning) with over 2000 garners Hey if you end up going to ShoreCon because you heard about it from Palladium - tell the convention people that Palladium Books sent you We hope to see you there
For more information about ShoreCon contact Complete Strategy Gaming Inc 2025 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08512 Tel (609) 426-9339
Concept drawings of the alien invaders in the new role-playing game Systems Failuretrade
5
Sam
ple
file
Sam
ple
file
Palladium Booksreg Presents
THE 7 Sourcebook and guide to the Palladium Megaversereg
Coordinator amp Editor in Chief Wayne Smith
SuperVising Coordinator amp Typesetting
Maryann Siembieda
Contributing Writers
James MG Cannon
David Haendler
Ben C Lucas
Steven Chad Rasnake
Kevin Siemoieda
Jon Thompson
Kevin Whitlock
Knights of the Dinner Table Jolly Blackburn
Contributing Editors
Alex Marciniszyn
Jim Osten
Julius Rosenstein
Cover Painting Brom
Interior Artists
Apollo Okamura
Ryan Beres
Adam Kass
Mike Wilson
Brandon C Clark (DSS) Ka (DSS)
Mark Dudley (DSS)
Drunken Style Studio
Riftsreg Comic Strip Ramon Perez
Cover Logo Design Steve Edwards
Credits Page Logo Niklas Brandt
Keylining Kevin Siembieda
Based on the RPG rules characters
and other Palladium Madmen concepts and Megaversereg created by Kevin Siembieda
Special Thanks to Brom for his cover painting and to the all our contributors
Our apologies to anybody who got accidentally left out or their name misspelled
3
Sam
ple
file
Contents - The RifterTM 7 - July 1999
Page 6-Art Newcomer Adam Kass adds his artistic vision to this issue of
The Riftertrade starting right here
Page 7 - From the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher Kevin Siembieda answers the eternal question
Why are Palladium products so often delayed Actually about 50 (like The Riftertrade) come out on time but what about those other books The good news is big plans and lots of great product
Page 8 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions The Riftsreg Novels are out and the response has been terrific
In fact dozens of store owners at a recent trade show have told Palladium VP Maryann Siembieda how much they loved it and how the distributors are having trouble keeping up with reshyorders
There are a lot of Coming Attractions this issue as Palladium Books continues to unleash its most ambitious and exciting year in a decade Get the latest on the Palladium Fantasy RPGreg tishytles Riftsreg Canada and other Riftsreg World Books HU2 GM s Guide trade and the brand new role-playing game Systems Failshyuretrade (by Bill Coffin) Fun adventure world-saving and more fun
Page 13 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade Jolly Blackburns KoDT nuff said
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 15 - Nightbanereg
The Children of Domhain Dorcha Chad Rasnake presents an optional realm of the
Dreamstreamtrade and the monstrous denizen that stalk the realm (and ones dreams) Goblins the King of Nightmares an advenshyture idea and more Artwork by Ryan Beres
Page 31-The PaHadium
Fantasy RPGreg 2nd Edition
The Dragon Hunters of Kremakrilon A cool optional character class and adventure ideas by Jon
Thompson Includes the Dragon Hunter Occ special (magishycal) abilities and a half dozen Hook Line amp Sinkertrade advenshytures Artwork by Apollo Okamura
Page 39 - For Heroes Unlimitedtrade
and Ninjas amp Superspiestrade
World Warriors Ben Lucas (author of Riftsreg Australia) presents several difshy
ferent styles of martial arts combat from around the world Brashyzilian Jujitsu Capoeira Kick Boxing Krav Mahga Savate Professional Boxing and many others The action-packed artshywork is compliments of Mike Wilson
Page 55 - Chaos Earthtrade A glimpse at the much anticipated role-playing game series
by Kevin Siembieda Just a first taste of whats to come And the first installment of what may be a continuing series of Chaos Earthtrade material to whet ones appetite Art by Vince Martin
Page 58 - Riftsreg
Skelebotstrade The Mechanical Menace David Haendler presents a few optional new Skelebots for
your consideration They include the Sea Skelebot Super Skelebot and Lurker Drone Art is by Drunken Style Studio shythe Sky Cycle is by Adam Kass
Page 70 - Riftsreg Fiction
England - A Green and Unpleasant Land A short story (complete in this issue) written by the late
Kevin F Whitlock a native of England himself A tale of adshyventure change and irony Art is by Drunken Style Studio shypage 70 is by Kevin Long (reprinted from Riftsreg Engand)
Page 83 - The Hammer of the Forgetrade The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story Art by Apollo Okamura
Page 91 - Riftsreg Lone Star Comic Strip The next rockin installment of the Rifts Comic Strip And
you aint seen nothin yet
Part Two of six chapters by Ramon Perez (Penciler Inker Letterer and Co-Author) and Coleen Laxalt (plot and Scripter)
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeentrade The next chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art by
Apollo Okamura
The Cover Our dynamic Brom cover originally saw print in the Heresy
Collectible Card Game We thought it fit nicely with this issues theme of martial arts monsters and technology
4
Sam
ple
file
Coming Next Issue bullbullbull
Rifter 8 Halloween Issue - October 1999 bull Eight more pages of the Riftsreg Lone Star comic
strip by Ramon Perez and Coleen Laxalt bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Tabletrade bull Necromancer material by Mark Sumimoto for
Riftsreg Africa including the Cursebringer the Murder-Mage and the Death Walker
bull Vampire adventure for Riftsreg bull More material for Palladium Fantasy RPGreg bull Source material for Nightbanereg bull The next chapter of The Hammer ofthe Forgetrade bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeentrade bull More GM tips bull The latest news and developments at Palladium bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Palladium On-Line - wwwpalladiumbookscom
r
Palladium will be at ShoreCon Sept 9-12
Kevin amp Maryann Siembieda along with Bill Coffin and a couple other Palladium folk will be attending ShoreCon Sepshytember 9-12 1999 as both exhibitors and guests for all four days This will be the last convention the Siembiedas will be atshytending in 1999
Chat with them get autographs buy the newest Palladium products (and back stock) and enjoy the show
Steve Jackson Jolly Blackburn the folks from FASA and others will also be attending Sounds like great fun
ShoreCon is in New Jersey and we are told only about a one hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City so come on down
It is a big three and a half day event (starting Thursday eveshyning) with over 2000 garners Hey if you end up going to ShoreCon because you heard about it from Palladium - tell the convention people that Palladium Books sent you We hope to see you there
For more information about ShoreCon contact Complete Strategy Gaming Inc 2025 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08512 Tel (609) 426-9339
Concept drawings of the alien invaders in the new role-playing game Systems Failuretrade
5
Sam
ple
file
Sam
ple
file
Contents - The RifterTM 7 - July 1999
Page 6-Art Newcomer Adam Kass adds his artistic vision to this issue of
The Riftertrade starting right here
Page 7 - From the Desk
of Kevin Siembieda Publisher Kevin Siembieda answers the eternal question
Why are Palladium products so often delayed Actually about 50 (like The Riftertrade) come out on time but what about those other books The good news is big plans and lots of great product
Page 8 - Palladium News Info
amp Coming Attractions The Riftsreg Novels are out and the response has been terrific
In fact dozens of store owners at a recent trade show have told Palladium VP Maryann Siembieda how much they loved it and how the distributors are having trouble keeping up with reshyorders
There are a lot of Coming Attractions this issue as Palladium Books continues to unleash its most ambitious and exciting year in a decade Get the latest on the Palladium Fantasy RPGreg tishytles Riftsreg Canada and other Riftsreg World Books HU2 GM s Guide trade and the brand new role-playing game Systems Failshyuretrade (by Bill Coffin) Fun adventure world-saving and more fun
Page 13 - Knights of the Dinner Tabletrade Jolly Blackburns KoDT nuff said
Dont forget the KoDT comic books are available from Kenzer amp Company 1935 S Plum Grove Rd Suite 194 Palashytine IL 60067
Page 15 - Nightbanereg
The Children of Domhain Dorcha Chad Rasnake presents an optional realm of the
Dreamstreamtrade and the monstrous denizen that stalk the realm (and ones dreams) Goblins the King of Nightmares an advenshyture idea and more Artwork by Ryan Beres
Page 31-The PaHadium
Fantasy RPGreg 2nd Edition
The Dragon Hunters of Kremakrilon A cool optional character class and adventure ideas by Jon
Thompson Includes the Dragon Hunter Occ special (magishycal) abilities and a half dozen Hook Line amp Sinkertrade advenshytures Artwork by Apollo Okamura
Page 39 - For Heroes Unlimitedtrade
and Ninjas amp Superspiestrade
World Warriors Ben Lucas (author of Riftsreg Australia) presents several difshy
ferent styles of martial arts combat from around the world Brashyzilian Jujitsu Capoeira Kick Boxing Krav Mahga Savate Professional Boxing and many others The action-packed artshywork is compliments of Mike Wilson
Page 55 - Chaos Earthtrade A glimpse at the much anticipated role-playing game series
by Kevin Siembieda Just a first taste of whats to come And the first installment of what may be a continuing series of Chaos Earthtrade material to whet ones appetite Art by Vince Martin
Page 58 - Riftsreg
Skelebotstrade The Mechanical Menace David Haendler presents a few optional new Skelebots for
your consideration They include the Sea Skelebot Super Skelebot and Lurker Drone Art is by Drunken Style Studio shythe Sky Cycle is by Adam Kass
Page 70 - Riftsreg Fiction
England - A Green and Unpleasant Land A short story (complete in this issue) written by the late
Kevin F Whitlock a native of England himself A tale of adshyventure change and irony Art is by Drunken Style Studio shypage 70 is by Kevin Long (reprinted from Riftsreg Engand)
Page 83 - The Hammer of the Forgetrade The next chapter in James M G Cannons Phase Worldtrade
story Art by Apollo Okamura
Page 91 - Riftsreg Lone Star Comic Strip The next rockin installment of the Rifts Comic Strip And
you aint seen nothin yet
Part Two of six chapters by Ramon Perez (Penciler Inker Letterer and Co-Author) and Coleen Laxalt (plot and Scripter)
Page 99 - The Siege Against Tolkeentrade The next chapters in David Haendlers Riftsreg saga Art by
Apollo Okamura
The Cover Our dynamic Brom cover originally saw print in the Heresy
Collectible Card Game We thought it fit nicely with this issues theme of martial arts monsters and technology
4
Sam
ple
file
Coming Next Issue bullbullbull
Rifter 8 Halloween Issue - October 1999 bull Eight more pages of the Riftsreg Lone Star comic
strip by Ramon Perez and Coleen Laxalt bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Tabletrade bull Necromancer material by Mark Sumimoto for
Riftsreg Africa including the Cursebringer the Murder-Mage and the Death Walker
bull Vampire adventure for Riftsreg bull More material for Palladium Fantasy RPGreg bull Source material for Nightbanereg bull The next chapter of The Hammer ofthe Forgetrade bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeentrade bull More GM tips bull The latest news and developments at Palladium bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Palladium On-Line - wwwpalladiumbookscom
r
Palladium will be at ShoreCon Sept 9-12
Kevin amp Maryann Siembieda along with Bill Coffin and a couple other Palladium folk will be attending ShoreCon Sepshytember 9-12 1999 as both exhibitors and guests for all four days This will be the last convention the Siembiedas will be atshytending in 1999
Chat with them get autographs buy the newest Palladium products (and back stock) and enjoy the show
Steve Jackson Jolly Blackburn the folks from FASA and others will also be attending Sounds like great fun
ShoreCon is in New Jersey and we are told only about a one hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City so come on down
It is a big three and a half day event (starting Thursday eveshyning) with over 2000 garners Hey if you end up going to ShoreCon because you heard about it from Palladium - tell the convention people that Palladium Books sent you We hope to see you there
For more information about ShoreCon contact Complete Strategy Gaming Inc 2025 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08512 Tel (609) 426-9339
Concept drawings of the alien invaders in the new role-playing game Systems Failuretrade
5
Sam
ple
file
Sam
ple
file
Coming Next Issue bullbullbull
Rifter 8 Halloween Issue - October 1999 bull Eight more pages of the Riftsreg Lone Star comic
strip by Ramon Perez and Coleen Laxalt bull More Knights ofthe Dinner Tabletrade bull Necromancer material by Mark Sumimoto for
Riftsreg Africa including the Cursebringer the Murder-Mage and the Death Walker
bull Vampire adventure for Riftsreg bull More material for Palladium Fantasy RPGreg bull Source material for Nightbanereg bull The next chapter of The Hammer ofthe Forgetrade bull The continuing saga of Siege Against Tolkeentrade bull More GM tips bull The latest news and developments at Palladium bull Source material for the Palladium Megaversereg
Palladium On-Line wwwpalladiumbookscom
Palladium On-Line - wwwpalladiumbookscom
r
Palladium will be at ShoreCon Sept 9-12
Kevin amp Maryann Siembieda along with Bill Coffin and a couple other Palladium folk will be attending ShoreCon Sepshytember 9-12 1999 as both exhibitors and guests for all four days This will be the last convention the Siembiedas will be atshytending in 1999
Chat with them get autographs buy the newest Palladium products (and back stock) and enjoy the show
Steve Jackson Jolly Blackburn the folks from FASA and others will also be attending Sounds like great fun
ShoreCon is in New Jersey and we are told only about a one hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City so come on down
It is a big three and a half day event (starting Thursday eveshyning) with over 2000 garners Hey if you end up going to ShoreCon because you heard about it from Palladium - tell the convention people that Palladium Books sent you We hope to see you there
For more information about ShoreCon contact Complete Strategy Gaming Inc 2025 Old Trenton Road West Windsor NJ 08512 Tel (609) 426-9339
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