Why do I do everything out of order? - Planet Crafter Hardcore Crater

I continue my hardcore survival in the crater starting location by keeping on with doing everything out of order. I'm getting unlocks for things I can't make, and getting through stages I haven't even started! I will definitely have to play catch up on a lot of different metrics going forward. At least I got a TON of necessary machines built, and there's many more going forward. Also we have drones!