Praise z0rg

Z0RG\

"We all praise Z0RG. Whether we meant to or not. Usually while on fire." – Sorek Redmarch, after a particularly catastrophic engineering failure

Origin\

Z0RG is a fictional entity born from the chaotic roleplaying and humor of the Black Pants Legion, spearheaded by Tex. First whispered into existence during early *Space Station 13* gameplay, Z0RG was a catch-all deity of fire, destruction, and unearned reverence. Tex and his collaborators embraced the bit, and Z0RG evolved into a mascot of satire—representing the Legion’s love of glorious failure and mad devotion to nonsense.

"We bow to none but Z0RG." – Official BPL Star Citizen tagline

Lore and In-Universe Role\

Z0RG is portrayed as a quasi-divine force of chaotic intent. He is a:

• Pyromaniac demiurge\
• Dark lord of questionable competence\
• Time-bending force who sends followers back to 'f\*\*k with the past'\
• Cargo-cult idol praised with wrench, wire, and glorious arson\

Z0RG’s “religion” is a satire of real-world zealotry. His scriptures (which are entirely made up) speak of *“the beautiful fire which burns in us all”* and the *“lamentations of those currently, or recently, on fire.”*

He is not worshipped so much as blamed—credited when things explode, praised when it all burns down, and invoked during every glorious catastrophe.

"In the end, we are all stray burnt fries in Z0RG's mcBag of reality." – BPL Sermon No. 404

Notable Appearances\

Z0RG has appeared in countless forms across Black Pants Legion content:

• Space Station 13 videos where engineers, chaplains, and traitors shout “Praise Z0RG!” while setting the engine on fire\
• Short comedy skits like "A Short Message from Jesus: Praise Z0RG" where Tex (as Jesus) endorses Z0RG because “he sets a lot of things on fire”\
• Battletech lore episodes where Z0RG references are slipped in as background jokes or surprise interjections\
• Livestreams and podcasts, including Episode 25 "Z0RG and RPGs," where Tex and Mr. Digs discuss the birth of Z0RG lore\
• Fan mods for games like Hearts of Iron IV that feature Z0RG as a hidden manipulator of fate\

Community Impact\

The BPL fanbase has fully embraced Z0RG as their unofficial god of fire and memes. Typical fan rituals include:

• Shouting “Praise Z0RG!” in chat when something goes terribly wrong\
• Pretending to be cultists in multiplayer games and demanding tribute in the form of explosions\
• Painting “Z0RG” graffiti on tanks, mechs, or city walls\
• Greeting fellow Legionnaires with “Hail Cargonia! Praise Z0RG!”\

"How do I properly praise Z0RG?" "With fire." – BPL Steam thread, marked as correct

Z0RG is both a joke and a banner under which the Legion unites. He’s absurd, destructive, and omnipresent—and everyone is in on it.

Themes and Usage\

Z0RG represents key tenets of the Black Pants Legion’s style:

• Mocking fanaticism by taking it to hilarious extremes\
• Celebrating glorious failure and in-game chaos\
• Blending satire with storytelling\
• Building a mythos that rewards audience participation\

Z0RG doesn’t have consistent canon because that would defeat the point. He is invoked when fire erupts, when logic fails, and when comedy requires divine intervention.

“In the holy light of Z0RG, may all your engines run hot and your safety protocols be ignored.” – Legion blessing before disaster

Summary\

Z0RG is the fire-loving, chaos-spawning, community-binding nonsense-god of the Black Pants Legion. He exists in parody, in punchlines, and in every flaming wreck left behind after a session with Tex. When all is said and burned:

We all praise Z0RG. Especially when it wasn't our fault.