Mini-frabricator. Limited in what it can build, perhaps requires energy? Survivor would hold hands out with palms facing one another, item is built between.
Very slow movement while doing so, if any.
Agreed! I've only just started scooting around the game but having peeked at the wiki a few times it does seem that there are plans for more interesting monsters, some of which counter our gear.
But an oppressive, untouchable force would reall…