Religion

While Nanotrasen takes a hard stance against practitioners of certain faiths, the vast reaches of space are home to a number of more or less peaceful religions that employees are free to follow. One may select their religion and deity while setting up their character.

As a chaplain: Your choice of religion will determine the title of your Holy Book. If you decide to choose a religion not recognized by the game's code, your starting Bible will be renamed to "The Holy Book of (Your Religion)". The name of your deity affects certain in game lines, such as those automatically spoken when performing an exorcism. The power of (deity) compels you!

Some religions have incredibly bizarre beliefs. Remember that your religion is not a license to grief.

List of Religions

Christianity

Deity: Space Jesus (by default), Christ, God

Holy Book: Bible, The Holy Bible, The Dead Sea Scrolls

Christianity is the default, and presumably most common religion in Nanotrasen-controlled space. Christianity comes in Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox flavors, though many bizarre and fun heresies exist. Some stations come with wine, communion wafers and confessional booths for the aspiring Christ follower.

Chaos

Deity: Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch, Slaanesh, the Ruinous Powers

Holy Book: The Book of Lorgar

And what are the achievements of your fragile Nanotrasen? It is a corpse rotting slowly from within while maggots writhe in its belly. It's your job to convert these maggots by worshiping your Dark God of choice. Follow the Blood God, the Plague Lord, the Changer of Ways, the Prince of Pleasure, or all four if you're not partial to divisions.

Cthulhu

A blood offering to the Great Old Ones

Deity: Cthulhu, Azathoth, Shub-Niggurath, the Great Old Ones

Holy Book: The Necronomicon

Offer supplication to the Great Old Ones, acting as their mad prophet. The unbelievers are deluded, milling about their daily lives without realizing that they are less than specs of dust to the Old Gods. Succeed in spreading your cult throughout the station and perhaps you will be eaten first when ḩ̴̐̐e̷̙̪͌̏ ̸̫͊͜ã̶̳w̵͍̝̓a̶͍̤͆k̴̫̓ė̶͉̭n̴̍ͅś̶͍ ̵͖͚͆f̴͓͖̕̕r̴̟̀̕ó̸̀ͅm̵̛̬̈́͜ ̷͙̎ḩ̵̂í̴͎̍s̸̫͛̇ ̴̮̩͋́s̷̗̳̓l̴̓ͅͅu̷̥̝̎m̸̖̅͝b̵͖̾e̷̠͛ŗ̶̼̈.

Homosexuality

Deity: the Big Gay

Holy Book: Guys Gone Wild

Your love for the same sex is your religion. Wear bright colors and be as flamboyantly gay as possible. Do not rest until the entire station swears their allegiance to the rainbow flag. Remember, ERP is against server rules.

Imperium

Deity: the God Emperor of Mankind

Holy Book: Uplifting Primer

We fight in the name of the Emprah! As a follower of the God Emperor of Mankind, it's your job to root out Chaos and any sinister threats wherever you find them. No xenos allowed.

Islam

Deity: Space Allah

Holy Book: Quaran

Spread the message of Allah as revealed to his Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)! It's hard to pray towards Mecca when you're in space, but Allah rewards those who struggle in his name. Remember, Islam is a religion of peace, so you should avoid violent Jihad if you're not an antagonist.

lol

Alternate names: wtf, gay, penis, ass, poo, badmin, shitmin, deadmin, cock, cocks, meme, memes

Deity: No one is really sure

Holy Book: Woodys Got Wood: The Aftermath, War of the Cocks, Sweet Bro and Hella Jef: Expanded Edition

This religion is unique in that selecting it starts you off completely and utterly retarded. While certainly a fun prospect to some, severe brain damage makes it difficult to find willing converts.

Satanism

Deity: Satan, the Prince of Darkness, Lucifer

Holy Book: The Unholy Bible

Sacrifice virgins atop unholy runes you drew on the floor in crayon! Be blasphemous and attract new followers using the seduction of a life of hedonism freedom from traditional religion.

Science

Deity: Science, Knowledge

Holy Book: Principle of Relativity, Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness, Programming the Universe, Quantum Physics and Theology, String Theory for Dummies, How To: Build Your Own Warp Drive, The Mysteries of Bluespace, Playing God: Collector's Edition

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Why worship gods and spirits when the power of technology allows us to become gods ourselves? Turn the chapel into a public laboratory or university lecture hall to help spread your ideas. This isn't necessarily fedora-tipping atheism, but no one's stopping you from wearing one.

Scientology

Deity: the Eighth Dynamic, the Supreme Being, Xenu

Holy Book: The Biography of L. Ron Hubbard, Dianetics

Tired of your boring life as an upwardly mobile 30-something living in a major metropolitan area hi-tech space station? Are you looking for a spiritual connection? Try out Scientology! Hold workshops and self-help seminars to convince people to join your burgeoning new faith.

Toolboxia

Deity: the Greytide

Holy Book: Toolbox Manifesto

Many men and women have gone mad from the roaring might of the Greytide. You, however, have embraced it. Support greytiders and offer sanctuary to the oppressed in your chapel. Be cautious when giving assistance, or you might find yourself behind bars.