What are the Stormcloaks and Imperials fighting for?

The Stormcloak movement was initiated by Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak of Eastmarch after the Markarth Incident, and aims to remove the Imperial Legion from Skyrim and turn the province into an independent kingdom.
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Why are Stormcloaks and Imperials fighting?

The Main goal of the Stormcloaks is independence from the empire and too get rid of the ban on Talos worship. The goal of the Empire is too put down the rebellion so they can use Skyrim's resources in the future and maintain control of the province.
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Which is the good side Stormcloaks or 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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Are the Imperials or Stormcloaks the good guys?

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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Why do the Stormcloaks hate the empire?

They want nothing more than to free the Nords and Skyrim from the clutches of the progressively more oppressive Empire who even goes as far as banning certain gods from being worshipped as a part of their unfortunate treaty with the Thalmor.
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Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

Is Ulfric Stormcloak evil?

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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Who is right in the Skyrim Civil war?

Like many wars, Skyrim's Civil War is a morally grey affair where there is no clear right or wrong answer. Regardless of the player's choice, neither side can truly win for long, as the war seems more of a prelude to another bloody confrontation with the Aldemeri Dominion.
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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.
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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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Are Stormcloaks the bad guys?

No, they are pro nord but aren't trying to get rid of the other races. They just promote nord customs that they don't want outlawed because it's their history. The "bad guys" are the Adlmeri Dominion, AKA the Thalmor.
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Who is the good guy in Skyrim?

If that's your definition of good, then the empires. If your definition of good is fighting back against opressors like the thalmor, then you might see the stormcloaks as the good guys. The only fact is that both factions are morally complex. Oh and the thalmor are definitely the bad guys.
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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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Can you betray the 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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Who should I side with in Skyrim Civil War?

I choose Imperial every time, because it's the smartest option, being as the Imperials are the only ones who can really stand against the Aldmeri Dominion. The Stormcloaks would be torn to itty-bitty shreds before the full force of either the Aldmeri or the Empire. Whose side should I choose on Skyrim?
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Who wins the war in Skyrim?

So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.
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What happens 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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Is Ulfric helping the Thalmor?

Although Ulfric despises the Thalmor, in many ways it could be said that his behavior and actions are helping the Thalmors achieve what they want in Skyrim. If the province became independent from the Empire, it would be easier for the Aldmeri Dominion to conquer it.
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Are orcs Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Throughout Tamriel, Orcs are known for being talented blacksmiths and skilled fighters. However, they also have a history of being outcasts and looked down upon by most of the races in Tamriel. And yet, they are a prized member of the Imperial Legion.
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Which God is the Dragonborn?

Also known as the Dragon God of Time, Akatosh is responsible for the creation of both dragons and Dragonborn – all of these individuals have a piece of Akatosh's soul within them.
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Who is unkillable in Skyrim?

Essential followers in Skyrim cannot be killed, making them valuable companions in tough battles. Characters like Aela the Huntress, Barbas the talking dog, and Cicero offer unique skills and immortality, making them powerful assets to any player's journey.
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Who is the true final boss of Skyrim?

A clip of the final boss fight in the game (main story) against Alduin.
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Who is the most evil character in Elder Scrolls?

10 Scariest Elder Scrolls Villains, Ranked
  1. 1 Molag Bal. Molag Bal is a name that players have heard time and time again in the series, so it's easy to see why facing off against this Daedric Prince would be a scary prospect.
  2. 2 Miraak. ...
  3. 3 Jyggalag. ...
  4. 4 Almalexia. ...
  5. 5 Lord Harkon. ...
  6. 6 Umaril The Unfeathered. ...
  7. 7 Hircine. ...
  8. 8 Alduin. ...
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Can you peacefully end the Skyrim Civil War?

If you have yet to bring the Skyrim Civil War to a conclusion, you can bring the conflict to a temporary halt by calling peace talks. Using the Graybeards' authority, you bring leaders from each side to the negotiating table. There is no diplomacy skill tree, and there will be consequences for these decisions.
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Can you ignore the Civil war in Skyrim?

The only thing choosing a side in the civil war is required for, is completing the civil war questline. You will be forced to intervene as part of the main story. There will be a peace council, after which, you can either complete the civil war Questline or not. Skyrim remains at war until you choose a side.
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Why did the Thalmor start the Civil war?

It's extremely likely that the Thalmor have encouraged the civil war for the benefit of the Dominion. It's further likely that they did this by brainwashing and manipulating Ulfric Stormcloak when he was a prisoner of war.
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