Rifts Bionics Sourcebook

by Kevin Siembieda

compendium of information on the cyborgs and bionics of Rifts Earth all collected and gathered in one useful book with new bionic weapons, gadgets and components, as well as other new information. New cybernetic and bionic weapons, disguises and augmentation. Over 160 cybernetic systems: weapons, sensors, implants, etc. Over 120 bionic systems: weapons, tools, sensors, armor and more. Plus foreign cybernetics and bionics, and a Cyborg Index. The Cyborg O.C.C. redefined Four main types, including Partial Borg, Full Conversion Borg, Cyber-Humanoid, and Mining Borg (with notes on Slave Borgs). Six City Rat O.C.C.s. The Cyber-Snatcher Villain NPC. More on the Cyber-Doc and Black Market cybernetics. Background data, clarifications, optional tables, making repairs and more.

Genres: Role Playing Games, Science Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Kevin Siembieda (born April 2, 1956) is an American artist, writer, designer, and publisher of role-playing games, as well as being the founder and president of Palladium Books.

Palladium Books, founded in southeast Michigan, claims to be the first to implement a role-playing system intended to work for all genres and to introduce the perfect-bound trade paperback format to the RPG industry.

Some of the role-playing games Siembieda helped produce include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness (1985), Robotech RPG (1986), After The Bomb (1986), and Rifts (1990).

Siembieda is also an artist, best known for occasionally illustrating Palladium Books' products. In 1978, he started the now-defunct Megaton Publications in Detroit, publishing a digest style title called A+ Plus and several other titles. He also contributed art and cartography to several early Judges Guild products (for both their Traveller and Dungeons & Dragons lines).

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though the Palladium role-playing system is not the one I use in my games the source books are fantastic. Tons of great ideas and characters are scattered throughout the books. Very recommended for any gamer.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book about rpg bionics!

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard-wired for fun. Very complete.