What's it really like on Mars in Rifts? We've got all the bugtastic details in this episode. Plus, we detail how you might use the Coalition in a Mars campaign, Starship Troopers style! There's advice for building player characters and also info on GMs looking to run a Mars campaign. It's kind of spooky!

Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.
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Happy Holidays from Ley Lines and Lore! I almost didn't put out an episode this week. But I knew you'd want some holiday cheer in your feeds. So I decided to pull back the curtain on a little bit on what I am working on for 2026, Patreon plans, and how I make the podcast. It's a bit shorter than usual, but I think it's better than getting a drop of an episode you may have already heard. I hope you are able to get some rest and spend time with loved ones this holiday season. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode!

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I wish I were free, free to roam the Zone wherever I wished. I would hurl snowballs from the Asteroid Belt one day then fight off a mutant bug from Mars for my dinner the next. What is it like to be a Freebooter in Rifts: Mutants in Orbit? We've got the info for you right here!

Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.
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Support James Wallis! We reached out to the author of Mutants in Orbit, and recommend checking out some of his more recent work if you want something "beyond the Megaverse":

Everybody Wins, Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made
Ebook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/395734/everybody-wins-four-decades-of-the-greatest-board-games-ever-made
Audiobook https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781705075357/

Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast
https://www.ludonarrativedissidents.com

The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen RPG 3rd Edition
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327200/the-extraordinary-adventures-of-baron-munchausen-third-edition

Alas Vegas RPG
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This week we explore the Zone, a region of space around Rifts Earth (and ATB Earth) where space stations and the lunar base vie for supremacy. We also take a deep dive into what's going on at Mars and the Asteroid Belt. If you want to run a or play a Rifts adventure in orbit around the Earth, this is the podcast to listen to!

Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LjGgJ4ST60

Support Palladium Books! Buy Mutants in Orbit in print:
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Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy the Mutants in Orbit pdf:
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I am not officially connected to Palladium Books in any way.

Support James Wallis! We reached out to the author of Mutants in Orbit, and recommend checking out some of his more recent work if you want something "beyond the Megaverse":

Everybody Wins, Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made
Ebook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/395734/everybody-wins-four-decades-of-the-greatest-board-games-ever-made
Audiobook https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781705075357/

Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast
https://www.ludonarrativedissidents.com

The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen RPG 3rd Edition
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327200/the-extraordinary-adventures-of-baron-munchausen-third-edition

Alas Vegas RPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/199713/alas-vegas


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It's Rifts it space! The world has ended and for all the mutant animals and mutant humans in space, it is their duty to carry on the burdens of civilization. Join us as we blast off into this incredible space sourcebook for Rifts, After the Bomb, TMNT, and more!

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Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy the Mutants in Orbit pdf:
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I am not officially connected to Palladium Books in any way.

Support James Wallis! We reached out to the author of Mutants in Orbit, and recommend checking out some of his more recent work if you want something "beyond the Megaverse":

Everybody Wins, Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made
Ebook https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/395734/everybody-wins-four-decades-of-the-greatest-board-games-ever-made
Audiobook https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9781705075357/

Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast
https://www.ludonarrativedissidents.com

The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen RPG 3rd Edition
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327200/the-extraordinary-adventures-of-baron-munchausen-third-edition

Alas Vegas RPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/199713/alas-vegas


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We LOVE dragons! And Rifts dragons are extra fantastic. Whether it's the red fire dragon, the poisonous thunder lizard, or the goofy yet lovable wooly dragon, this episode has got some great dragon lore, dragon character ideas, and dragon options for your next campaign. Smooth out your scales and give this one a listen.

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There are monsters, and then there are the monsters who would be gods, supernatural beings beyond all mortal comprehension. What are they like in Rifts? And can you play one? Well the answer is... kinda? Listen to the episode for more details.

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Have you every wanted to play the most powerful D-Bee races in Rifts but didn't know where to start? Looking for a race with lots of role-play potential and funny quirks? We've got you covered in this episode. We rank all the best optional player races from Rifts Conversion Book 1st Edition based on power, originality, and unique abilities, including some honorable mentions. Which D-Bees made it into S Tier? Listen to find out!

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It's an insane amount of monsters and playable races! And there's also some rules clarifications and conversion notes on playing super heroes and fantasy characters in Rifts. Don't let the title fool you. By page count, this is a monster book. But there is oh-so-much more to talk about as well.

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Who knew there was more in Vampire Kingdoms than just vampires? In this final installment in the Vampire Kingdoms episode series, we explore in deep detail the many various D-Bees and monsters in Vampire Kingdoms. Which ones make the best PCs? And which ones do your campaign HAVE to have? Listen to find out!

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The Coalition States have invaded Mexico! Well, at least your Coalition campaign has. Join us as we explore all the different ways to run a Coalition campaign in the Vampire Kingdoms and Mexico. What could the Coalition get up to in Mexico? Listen to find out!

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While vampires are great (and we love them), there is more to running a Rifts campaign in Mexico than just vampires. In this episode, we run through gang warware in Ciudad Juarez, living life as a bandit among Reid's Rangers, hex-crawling in the Yucatan, and much more!

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A vampire is more than a cunning bloodsucker. It is linked to an alien supernatural intelligence akin to Cthulhu or Dagon. How do you play a character like this, and how do you use vampires as antagonists in a Rifts game? Listen to find out!

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The first World Book is here, and it's an incredible piece of Tabletop RPG history. This review covers vampires in Rifts, as well as the vampire kingdoms of Mexico, cities like Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, the vampire hunters known as Reid's Rangers, and strange monsters of the Yucatan. It's a bloody good time.

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Suppose you could take all the physical pain and discomfort of being human away and slide your brain into a sleek new, shiny metal body. Would you do it? We explore four ways in this episode that you can do just that!

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It's time to answer a very important question: can you be a Coalition Hero? The answer just might surprise you. I'll explain how to realistically run a Coalition campaign while keeping Emperor Prosek as evil as he was meant to be.

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A.R.C.H.I.E.-3 and Hagan have some great inventions for you to check out in this podast. This one's all about how to use artificial intelligence in Rifts and how to have fun with everyone's favorite AI villain.

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Robots, Coalition leaders, monsters, and cybernetic warrior women. What's not to like about Rifts Sourcebook? We get into all the robotic crunchy goodness for the second entry to the Rifts RPG and talk about the very first Rifts adventure too!

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This week we take a look at how to make a Rifts character and indulge in a bit of character-building fiction along the way to help make the character cool. Want to know how to build a cool and powerful Rifts character in under an hour? Then you'll love this episode!

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The Coalition States and the Star Wars Empire. They share a lot in common, right? Well, that's no accident.

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