Once humans developed teleportation technology, they spanned the solar system.

But extreme ideological conflicts were exacerbated by instant mobilization.

That was before Dr. Samuel Jenkins had invented ‘The Merger.’

“Julian, are you ready?”

“Yes, Dr. Jenkins, I’ve got coordinates on two notorious adversaries.”

“Activate.”

An individual materialized:

“What’s this? Huh? What? I hear another voice. So do I! Who’s in my head? I was about to ask that same question!”

Julian laughed.

“Julian, let’s be serious.” Dr. Jenkins shook a finger. “The two of you are merged into one. You’ll share one body and one mind till we see fit.”