- "This Ambassador, he was brave man, but I think he plays with fire. Now he risk getting burned. And his family too - unless you get them out of there."
- ―Blackjack[src]
HELGHAST INTELLIGENCE REPORT
#CQ34P - INTERCEPTED JUNE 11, 2359
AMBASSADOR SEPP HARKIN
Nationality: Vektan
Born on Vekta to family with distinguished record of public service. Educated at prestigious Oas City University, graduating with degree in Colonial Law. Practiced law on Earth for several years, drawing attention with involvement in high profile colonial disputes including Delta Pavonis and Omicron Eridani. This led to recruitment into the Vektan diplomatic service, 2344.
Early assignment negotiating settlement to the Arcturus insurrection brought him into contact with Captain (later Admiral) Alex Grey. Pair apparently developed mutual respect which matured into friendship. This became strained as Grey grew disillusioned with efforts to negotiate a settlement with the Helghast and began advocating military deterrence. However, the relationship remains of interest to Intelligence (see report #KL63U).
Subject appointed Deputy Chief of Mission, Pyrrhus, 2346. Married Helghast citizen Valeria Tobek in 2348, son Justus born a year later. Seen by Vekta as natural candidate for Ambassador to Helghan when the post became vacant in 2354.
However, the Autarch's insistence on the purity and superiority of the Helghast race undermined Harkin's efforts at negotiation and led him and his family to become hate figures. They have been placed under house arrest in the Vektan Embassy for their own safety since May 2359.
VALERIA HARKIN
Nationality: Helghast
Born 2315 in Pyrrhus to prominent Tobek family. Educated Pyrrhus Academy, graduated 2336. Pursued successful career in administration. Promoted to 3rd Assistant Controller, Ministry of Public Works. Given official reprimand for criticism of promotion opportunities for women.
Met Vektan diplomat Sepp Harkin at society event in 2346 and began clandestine relationship. Went public in 2348 when Harkin proposed marriage. Defied family and public opinion by accepting.
Son Justus born in 2349.
JUSTUS HARKIN
Nationality: Helghast / Vektan
Born 2349. Pyrrhus. Educated Vekta City Elementary (2353 - 54) and Pyrrhus Junior Academy (5th Grade).