Well, the Viper was Shadison, whereas the Scorpion (I believe) is ol' Milsy.
That's as much as I know on that, apart from the perhaps-tongue-in-cheek OOC rumours about a PC ascending to godhood.
Then again, if it ain't a joke, I know one fellow who'll be nodding a prayer to him/her.
Edit: What Ycleption said.