Does joining the Imperials affect anything?

I recently did a Skyrim playthrough as an Imperial, and joined the Empire. The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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Is it better to join the Imperials?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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What happens if you choose Imperials?

When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.
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What are the benefits of being an imperial in Skyrim?

Skill bonuses
  • +10 Restoration (25)
  • +5 Block (20)
  • +5 Destruction (20)
  • +5 Enchanting (20)
  • +5 Heavy Armor (20)
  • +5 One-Handed (20)
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What do you get for joining the Imperials?

After talking to Rikke, the quest Joining the Legion will start and, when finished, the Dragonborn will take an oath and be officially inducted into the Imperial Army. The Dragonborn will also be rewarded with a set of Imperial Armor from the blacksmith Beirand.
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Which has better rewards Stormcloaks or Imperials?

Other than that, there are really no differences. You get the same weapons. You also get access to Tullius's armor if you join the Stormcloaks and Ulfric's clothes if you join the imperials. I believe the general consensus is that Imperials give you better armor while Stormcloaks give you better weapons.
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What happens if you side with Imperials in Skyrim?

I recently did a Skyrim playthrough as an Imperial, and joined the Empire. The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

As it is revealed during the quest "The Forsworn Conspiracy" and the book "The Bear of Markarth", Ulfric committed horrible atrocities when retaking the city, particularly against captured reachmen fighters, and as we have no in game quest, document or event that contradicts the claims of this book, its content should ...
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What happens to whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will not have any changes, except that it will now be counted as a Stormcloak city. Fast traveling to Windhelm after entering Whiterun will cause the same thing to happen, except Ulfric will not call the Dragonborn a coward.
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What happens if you side with Stormcloaks?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

Ulfric is the odd one out as he is not dragonborn. Ulfric had been training to become a greybeard then the Great War started. He felt he had to go fight for Skyrim and The Empire and left High Hrothgar having already learned some shouts.
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Can you betray the Imperials in Skyrim?

If the Dragonborn chooses to betray the Imperials by giving the crown to Ulfric instead, Legate Rikke may show up at the Palace of Kings while the Dragonborn is in the middle of the conversation with Ulfric.
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What happens to Skyrim if Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks won, the Aldmeri Dominion could take Skyrim on it's own without the Empire supporting the nords, but it would require an investment of resources (due to poor Aldmeri logistics in the region) that the remaining provinces of the Empire could potentially take advantage of.
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Do Stormcloaks like dark elves?

The Storm Cloaks are anti-Elf, though that seems primarily aimed at High Elves. Theres the ancient warfare between nords and Dark Elves at the Red Mountain. There's the Grey Quarter and other questionable treatment of Dark Elves, but the nords let the Dark Elves settle in Solstheim.
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Who is the good guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Imperials are the Government. They try and rule over the land, making it peaceful. They want to outlaw Talos worship so they won't be invaded by a giant Thalmor army again, and possibly lose Cyrrodil. Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'.
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Can you have a baby in Skyrim?

You cannot have biological children in Skyrim unless there's a mod for it. But if you have the Hearthfire DLC (which comes with the Legendary and Special editions), you can adopt up to two children, as long as you have a home with a children's bedroom for them.
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Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

After I've received the Gold, you will find Lydia safely returned to your home in Whiterun.
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Can I betray Stormcloaks?

Yep. If you get the Jagged Crown for the Stormcloaks, you can give it to General Tullius instead and join the Imperials after joining the Stormcloaks.
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What happens to Lydia if you side with Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired.
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Should I let Ulfric live?

If Dragonborn decides not to kill him - General Tullius would strike the final blow and Ulfric is dead. You could, however, never finish the civil war - and then we dont know what happens until the next game is out - when Bethesda would choose a canon ending of the civil war.
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Who is the villain in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is one of the main antagonists of the action role-playing high fantasy video game franchise The Elder Scrolls. His most prominent role was in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, where he served as the game's main antagonist.
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Is General Tullius a villain?

General Tullius, also simply known as Tullius, is a major anti-villainous/anti-heroic antagonist in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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What happens if I give Riften to the Imperials?

Phase 3: You must give up either Riften or Dawnstar to the Imperials. Giving up Riften pleases the Imperials, giving up Dawnstar pleases the Stormcloaks. Phase 4: Imperials want compensation for a battle at Karthwasten. Giving it to them pleases the Imperials, denying it pleases the Stormcloaks.
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What happens if you save Ralof but join the Imperials?

The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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Can you switch from Stormcloak to Imperial?

Only when you go get the crown. Instead of taking it to say, Ulfric, you can instead take it to Tullius and you'll be joined up with the Imperials and betray the Stormcloaks. And vice versa. You can't change anytime before (but it's only one mission so not bad) and you can't change anytime after.
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