Infinite Improbability Energy

Infinite Improbability Energy is a rare form of energy that manifests seemingly randomly across the Matoran Universe.

Behavior and Effects
The energy, when present in large enough quantities it has the effect of causing improbable occurrences to occur. The more unlikely the occurrence, the more likely it is that infinite improbability energy will cause it to happen. For example, if a large quantity is present in a desert, the formation of a hurricane or spring of water would be a likely possible effect. In addition, the larger the quantity the larger the occurrence.

What dictates the movements of Infinite Improbability energy is a mystery. Some believe that it simply has no pattern, and randomly drifts across the universe. Other argue it is sentient, like Energized Protodermis, and that whatever consciousness it possesses dictates where any part of it will be at any given time. The most popular explanation is that moves to the most improbable next location, and therefor only bears the appearance of randomness. However, with no definite way of detecting the energy or the improbability of occurrences, no theories can be proved or disproved.

It is also unknown how the energy moves, as it is only detectable to most beings when manifested and active.

History
Infinite improbability energy was created as a byproduct of certain unspecified processes during the construction of the Mata Nui Robot. The Great Beings managed to trap it all within the robot's protective casing, but before they had a chance to study its effects and determine what to do with it, it became necessary to launch the robot quickly or else it would be destroyed in the Shattering. Thus the energy was left unchecked to roam the Matoran Universe.

Upon noticing the strange phenomenon, Mata Nui created the Makuta to investigate the cause of improbability. They succeeded in recognizing the existence of infinite improbability energy, but close exposure resulted in the entire species beoming improbably corrupt and power hungry, and eventually led Teridax to rebel against his creator and create his master plan to take over the universe.

Gatris Nui
Upon the creation of the World Schism and Taavok Nui, infinite improbability energy manifested over the island and stayed, presumably dragged into the pocket dimension along with the small population of matoran and trapped without anywhere to go. This has resulted in an improbably vibrant state across the island, as well as the growth of The Grand Tree. The energy affects the entire island, with the exception of Golem Island for unknown reasons.

Trivia

 * The original concept of infinite improbability energy was created by (likely inspired by Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and left as a side note on the Taavok Nui article. When  found and redid the page to bring up to meet the wiki's standards, he expanded on the idea and wrote this article.