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'''Tuvix''' is a fictional character in the '']'' universe. He is a being who was created by a ] accident that merged ] crew members ] and ] at the molecular level. Genetically a combination of ] and ], the resulting individual possessed the memories and knowledge of both Tuvok and Neelix, but had a single ] and an identity distinct from either of his progenitors, and therefore named himself "Tuvix" (after rejecting "Neelvok"). '''Tuvix''', played by ], is a fictional ] character who appears in '']''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "]". He is a created in 2372 by a ] accident that merges ] crew members ] and ]. Genetically a combination of ] and ], Tuvix possesses both Tuvok's and Neelix's memories and knowledge, but has a single ] and an identity distinct from his progenitors. He names himself "Tuvix" after rejecting "Neelvok".
Originally, Tuvix did not seem to regard himself as an individual being, and was willing to be returned to being two people; however, after Tuvix lived for over two weeks on Voyager in 2372 and acclimated himself into the crew very well, this changed. When the ship's ] discovered a means of separating the combined lifeform into its original forms, Tuvix objected on the grounds that doing so would mean the end of his life as Tuvix. Nevertheless, after long and difficult deliberation, ] ordered Tuvix to undergo the separation on the grounds that doing so would restore two other individuals to life. When the Doctor refused to perform the procedure, Janeway did it herself, successfully bringing back Neelix and Tuvok, but not without a crisis of conscience. Fans themselves remain divided if this was the morally correct decision. Originally, Tuvix does not regard himself as an individual being, and is willing to be returned to being two people. However, this changes after he spends two weeks on ''Voyager'' acclimating himself to the crew, and them to him. When the ship's ] discovers a means of separating Tuvix into Tuvok and Neelix, Tuvix objects on the grounds that doing so would mean killing a distinct individual. Nevertheless, ] ] orders Tuvix to undergo the separation on the grounds that doing so would restore two other individuals to life. When the Doctor refuses to perform the procedure, Janeway does it herself, successfully bringing back Neelix and Tuvok.


During his existence, Tuvix was romantically involved with Kes, who had been Neelix's girlfriend. During his existence, Tuvix is romantically involved with Kes, who had been Neelix's girlfriend.


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Template:Star Trek character Tuvix, played by Tom Wright, is a fictional Star Trek character who appears in Star Trek: Voyager's "Tuvix". He is a created in 2372 by a transporter accident that merges USS Voyager crew members Tuvok and Neelix. Genetically a combination of Vulcan and Talaxian, Tuvix possesses both Tuvok's and Neelix's memories and knowledge, but has a single consciousness and an identity distinct from his progenitors. He names himself "Tuvix" after rejecting "Neelvok".

Originally, Tuvix does not regard himself as an individual being, and is willing to be returned to being two people. However, this changes after he spends two weeks on Voyager acclimating himself to the crew, and them to him. When the ship's doctor discovers a means of separating Tuvix into Tuvok and Neelix, Tuvix objects on the grounds that doing so would mean killing a distinct individual. Nevertheless, Captain Kathryn Janeway orders Tuvix to undergo the separation on the grounds that doing so would restore two other individuals to life. When the Doctor refuses to perform the procedure, Janeway does it herself, successfully bringing back Neelix and Tuvok.

During his existence, Tuvix is romantically involved with Kes, who had been Neelix's girlfriend.

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