What’s the difference between Orion and Sirius in Warframe?

It's decision time.

The Stalker in Warframe.
Image via Digital Extremes

Warframe players completing the “Jade Shadows” questline might be surprised to find themselves picking a name for a baby. With only two options to choose from, Orion and Sirius, it’s only natural to wonder about the impacts of your decision.

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If you’re still early in the quest line, I’d strongly recommend proceeding with as little information as possible because the element of surprise adds a lot to the experience, and watch out for the spoilers ahead.

When first asked to name the baby, I was still shocked from finding out that Jade remained pregnant after turning into a Warframe. Though I would still give the quest a 10/10 even if it hadn’t required me to choose a baby name, it was still an interesting touch.

If you’re still early in the quest line, I’d strongly recommend proceeding with as little information as possible because the element of surprise adds a lot to the experience.

Should you choose Sirius or Orion while naming the baby in Warframe’s Jade Shadows quest?

A Warframe character in white holding a giant scepter-like weapon in front of an orange, robotic structure in the shape of a triangle.
Are you Team Jade? Image via Digital Extremes

While naming the baby in Warframe‘s Jade Shadows quest, you should choose Sirius if you like Jade. But if you’re a fan of the Stalker, you should choose Orion.

The main difference between these two names is that they impact who the baby will resemble. The name Sirius glows green, indicating that the baby would be more like their mother. Orion, meanwhile, glows red, meaning the baby looks more like the Stalker or Sorren.

Does choosing Sirius or Orion make a difference in Warframe?

The Stalker in Warframe.
It’s red vs. green. Image via Digital Extremes

No, the storyline and the outcomes will be the same, so it doesn’t matter if you choose Sirius or Orion during Jade Shadows in Warframe, at least for the time being.

There’s still a chance that your decision might impact how Jade or the Stalker could develop as Warframe’s storyline expands. Based on the game’s history, naming the baby looks like a simple interaction that aims to make players feel more involved. If this is anything like the Sun and Moon mechanics, you should have plenty of chances in the future to balance the scales.


Overall, Jade Shadows was one of the more emotional quests in Warframe, sparking lore theories among the player base. Were the early Warframes just mindless berserkers? But how were some still helpful enough for Orokin? Perhaps the “Low Guardians” were remnants of these early attempts.

For me, Jade Shadows introduced more questions than answers, but in a good way.

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Gökhan Çakır
Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.