[@Jig] If you'd want, the interaction could be through third parties, such as smugglers or perhaps Malagasy Enterprises, the Sea and Air Space of the UPC is pretty much lawless, and a Megacorporation or other third parties can act for you. Or perhaps the NPC state on the southern border of the Badlands is an ally who allow access to your people.

Just some ideas for you if you still want to interact with the Badlands.