Trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty, a young Voldo resigns himself to a life of near slavery where his only comfort comes from terrorizing the family that depends on him. When an infamous weapons dealer comes to Palermo offering him an escape, Voldo must consider just how much he is willing to sacrifice to break the cycle once and for all.

Growing up on the slums of Earth, an orphaned child meets his mentor for the very first time. Oneshot; Earthborn Shepard.