Many of our Commanders have created a set of rules called “Rules of Engagement” (ROE) that govern the PvP options in the game, although Scopely does not officially support or endorse them.
The ROE differs from server to server, but they typically dictate acceptable PvP behaviors like when to attack miners (only when they have over-protected cargo for example).
We suggest you contact your alliance admiral, browse your Galaxy chat, or join dedicated Discord channels for more information.