I've already tried all of the reset options in the main menu and have reset multiple saves at this point, but nothing has changed. Also, I understand that only certain objects can attach to other certain objects, but the transformers won't attach to relays and switches won't attach to anything that needs them such as the wall gate and electric well.
I love this game though, so for now I've just been stuck at the mission that requires me to move down and I've automated my base with 3 npc workers.
I don't know if it's supposed to be like this, but this is the area with the question mark below base and the entire place is empty. This is the same for all areas other than base camp that I try to enter. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.