A Soldato (soldier, or made man) is a member of a Mafia crime family. Soldiers start as associates that have proven themselves. When there is an open spot in the family, a capo may recommend an up-and-coming associate to be a new member. In the case that there is only one slot and multiple recommendations, the boss will decide.
The new member usually becomes part of the crew of the capo who recommended him. Some soldiers work by themselves, earning money for the family alone, although most are part of crews. They are called made men, as they have made their bones by committing a murder in front of Mafia witnesses or under orders from a high-ranking member of the family. This ensures the soldier's reliability: he will never testify against a man who could testify against him. Being made is the beginning of a Mafia career.
Notable Soldatos[]
Mafia[]
- Tommy Angelo (Salieri Crime Family, 1930 - 1938)
- Paulie (Salieri Crime Family, Unknown - 1938)
- Carlo (Salieri Crime Family, Unknown - 1935)
- Louie (Morello Crime Family, Unknown - 1930)
Mafia II[]
- Vito Scaletta (Falcone Crime Family, 1951)
- Joe Barbaro (Falcone Crime Family, 1951)
- Henry Tomasino (Clemente Crime Family, Unknown - 1951)
- Pepé Costa (Vinci Crime Family, Unknown - Present)
Mafia II Mobile[]
- Marco Russotto (Falcone Crime Family, Formerly)
- Luigi (Salieri Crime Family, Unknown - Present)
Mafia: Definitive Edition[]
- Tommy Angelo (Salieri Crime Family, 1930 - 1935)
- Paulie Lombardo (Salieri Crime Family, Unknown - 1938)
- Carlo (Salieri Crime Family, Unknown - 1935)
- Dino (Morello Crime Family, Unknown - 1935)
- Lou (Morello Crime Family, Unknown - 1935)