For the Horde is the signature rallying cry of the Horde faction in Blizzard's Warcraft universe, which began as a real-time strategy series in 1994 and expanded into World of Warcraft in 2004. Orcs, the faction's central race, are closely associated with the phrase in cinematics, quests and player culture. Online, the clip spread through gaming forums, streams and soundboards as a shorthand for faction pride. It remains popular because the delivery is instantly recognisable, even to players who favour the rival Alliance, and works as a joke, a cheer and a serious hype cue.