<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">The Cube, an otherworldly entity, created rifts that brought objects and beings to the island.A vault was built to contain the Cube's power and create a life-and-death loop for island participants.The Battle Bus transported participants for each loop iteration, marking the start of battles for survival.The Agency and A.I.M. managed the loop, with the Zero Point's stability becoming a central concern.