Well if we do decide there are good and bad guys (though this is EvE, i dont really think those distinctions apply as such but lets say they do)…
The Empires are a pretty mean lot, and Im not sure what the Trigs have done thats bad?
Sun mining might seem bad at first, but given that normies on planets dont have a voice (or a face or actual evidence they exist) then who is that hurting?
Considering that a new/neutral-standings/uninvolved pilot could fly through EDENCOM systems without trouble, but would get killed in Triglavian systems, I would say that most people who are new or unfamiliar with Eve Online would call the Triglavian’s the bad guys. In fact, I’d bet many would see them as another flavor of Sansha’s, Blood Raiders, etc.
As for who the sun mining hurts by it’s affect on all the plantetary populations, I have ideas now on how CCP can make P.I. even …worse. (Global Famine has reduced your extractor output by 50%…)
I actually feel we should be able to go into Fortressess, but obviously have the high threat of gunstars and patrols. I would actually like to see all 1.0 systems become Fortresses automatically, as EDENCOM continues to fortify and Trig do not further invade.