The Ultimate 128-Page Sourcebook for Rifts’ Most Iconic Power Armored Heroes.

Hail Rifters, 

It’s time to suit up — the Glitter Boy Codex is coming soon!

This is the first Rifts sourcebook dedicated to the most recognizable power armor in the Megaverse. 128 pages of pure Glitter Boy glory: history, variants, factions, legendary suits, tech — the kind of high-stakes Mega-Damage mayhem only Palladium can deliver.

Whether you’re a wandering Glitter Boy hero, a mercenary pilot living the dream, or a Game Master who wants to drop a chromium legend on your table, this book is for you.

Written by Will Erwin, with additional text by Johnny Roccia, and developed from start to finish by Sean Owen Roberson as Lead Designer, the Glitter Boy Codex is brought to you by experienced and dedicated Rifts authors.

The result is a deep dive into the Glitter Boy’s origins prior to the Great Cataclysm, its role through the two centuries long New Dark Age, and beyond into the Post Apocalyptic era. This book is chock full of exciting content: detailed variants of the USA-G10 (including rare and experimental versions), expanded O.C.C. options for pilots, a treasure trove of support gear, all new Glitter Boy lore, adventure episodes, and an easy to run Adventure Season that will make your new or ongoing campaign shine brighter than a Boom Gun at high noon.

This isn’t just another supplement — it’s the definitive reference for one of Rifts Earth’s most beloved (and feared) war machines — and it’s arriving in two spectacular formats.

The classic Palladium perfect-bound format with a stunning cover painting featuring dynamic lines by legendary artist Kevin Long, brought to life with painterly colors by Michael Majestic. Packed inside cover to cover are crisp black-and-white illustrations by the phenomenal Steven Cummings.

The same 128-page content, but every single interior illustration is painted in full-color by Michael Majestic. This is the first Rifts sourcebook ever offered in a premium hardcover with full-color interiors. If you want the Glitter Boy to truly shine on your shelf and at the table, this is the one.

We didn’t cut corners, we assembled creators who brought their “A-game” to the Glitter Boy legend:

•  Lead Designer & Art Director – Sean Owen Roberson: Palladium’s Creative Director and the driving force behind this project. Sean’s vision, attention to detail, and deep love for Rifts mechanics and lore shine through in every page of this sourcebook. 

•  Author – Will Erwin: An experienced author, Will’s writing brings the Glitter Boy Codex to life with fresh ideas, rich lore, and highly detailed technical information and gear that capture the soul of the Glitter Boy powersuit and the pilots who dare to strap in.

•  Additional Writing – Johnny Roccia: Johnny reveals the Chromium Codex, a unique quantum computer that records and shares every victory and defeat, every ally and enemy, between USA-G10 Glitter Boys, setting them apart from all other models and setting the foundation for the brotherhood of pilots. 

•  Cover Lines – Kevin Long: The iconic artist whose work helped define the look of Rifts from the very beginning. Palladium has brought one of Long’s “lost” pieces of line art to life for this book’s cover.

•  Cover & Interior Colors – Michael Majestic: The celebrated colorist of the Ninja Turtles redux edition books, Mike’s color work turns the cover painting and every interior illustration into a visual feast.

•  Interior Black & White Art – Steven Cummings: A master of intricate detail and high-energy action, his B&W work is some of the best in the industry. Besides Palladium titles, Steven has worked on Marvel Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Ahsoka comics series, as well as DC, Image, and other hit comics.

Backing the Glitter Boy Codex on BackerKit also unlocks access to a selection of high-quality physical rewards originally created for the cancelled Rifts Promise of Power Reforged crowdfunder.

We’re talking about a stunning Glitter Boy statue, a new generation Rifts GM screen, premium dice sets, and other killer physical items that were too good to let disappear. These are the kinds of extras that Rifts fans have been clamoring for — and we heard you.

As Palladium finishes up final writing and editing on Rifts Bestiary 2, we are excited to announce the next Rifts title in secret development behind the scenes.

The Glitter Boy Codex is a celebration of everything that makes Rifts special — over-the-top tech, larger-than-life heroes (and villains), and the freedom to tell insane stories together with your friends and family.

The dual-format approach, the all-star creative team, the premium production values, and the amazing add-on goodies make this crowdfunding campaign a special event you don’t want to miss.

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