Joshua

Background
An early Manticore experiment, Joshua was engineered with canine DNA and consequently has some unusual facial features, as well as exceptional strength even by transgenic standards. As the very first successful Manticore creation, he has no barcode. He is one of the many genetic "rejects" held prisoner in the secret installation. Joshua avoided being kept in a cage, making his way around inside the basement of the installation secretly. He sometimes fed the caged transgenics.

Max first encountered Joshua in the catacombs of Manticore, and the two have been trusted friends ever since. He often copies some of the things she says, since he became unused to talking after Sandeman disappeared, and can seem simple but is actually very intelligent. Because of his beastly appearance, Max, Alec, and Original Cindy must find creative ways to hide him from public view.

Joshua had a brief romance with a blind woman named Annie Fisher, before she was murdered by Agent White to frame the transgenics. His enormous strength helped turn the tide in the climactic battle with the breeding cultists.