For number 3, the navy probably knows that there is some kind of installation within the field but, I believe its A) to dangerous to try and find it and B) Scanners can't reach into the Badlands very well. The only ones willing to go into the Badlands constantly are the Bounty Hunters. I'm sure there is some rumor or something that clarifies my information.
Quote:Tucked into the southern end of New York lies the fields known as the Badlands. In a study conducted by IC it was discovered that the Badlands are actually the most dangerous area in all of Liberty space. Populated by a variety of dangerous criminals, the field claims hundreds of lives per year. "I don't go in there; that's a military job," said LPI officer Mary Dennis. It seems that even the military and the LSF have their troubles in the Badlands. IC recommends that civilians give the area a wide berth.
Quote:>>>WARNING: NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD<<<
The Badlands is a particulate cloud filled with asteroids and subject to intense electrical activity that renders most scanners inoperable. Two government research stations, Bedford and Ithaca, were constructed here to study these unique environmental phenomena. However, the Badlands also provides a natural refuge for all types of criminal elements. The Battleship Missouri has since been deployed to protect Liberty interests in the area and deter pirate attacks against nearby Trade Lanes.
