Joseph Harkin
Biological information
Born:	October 17, 2158 CE Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, United North American States, Earth
Died:	September 20, 2186 CE Citadel Penitentiary, Bachjret Ward, Citadel
Physical information
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Height:	6.5ft
Hair:	Brown
Eyes:	Green
Political and military information
Affiliation:	Denver Police Department Citadel Security Fade's Disappearance Service
Weapon(s):	Stinger
Equipment:	Predator L Armor Omni-Tool
Rank(s):	Constable Sergeant
Era:	Asari Cycle Pax Galactica Era

"Sorry pal, but I've got a business to run; giving you a client's identity? Bad for said business."

— Harkin

Joseph Harkin, also known by his temporary alias Fade, was a former and disgraced C-Sec officer who used to serve in the Enforcement Division of the Shalta Precinct. Born on Earth, Harkin joined the Denver Police Department when he was just 19. After the First Contact War, Harkin became the first human C-Sec officer, although this novelty would soon outdo its welcome. His habits in the DPD carried over to C-Sec and for the 20 years he spent serving in C-Sec, he was known for roughing up suspects in custody, taking bribes and drinking on the job. The human embassy initially bailed him out of any trouble, as they were afraid it would make humanity look bad, but after 20 years, enough humans were in the force to finally pull the plug. Several months prior to the Battle of Eden Prime, Harkin was suspended without pay by Executor Pallin.

After being suspended again, Harkin got fed up and left C-Sec, taking the alias of Fade and beginning a business to hide fugitives or people who wanted to disappear, all whilst under constant Blue Suns protection. This operation was taken down two years later by the Normandy Squad, and Harkin was handed over to C-Sec, where he was tried, found guilty and sentenced to eight years in a penitentiary. He was subsequently captured and huskified when the Reapers captured the Citadel in 2186 CE.