Set your autosave to a crazy high number or turn it off and save scum like you're playing an old boomer shooter or max payne. If it gets bad enough press the delete or "." key on your numpad to tp back to the evil and fucked up base.
given that i treat this game like a genuine jo6 simulator i dont really put myself in risk so much as to disa6le autosave so it won't shove me into a horri6le place against my will