What happens if I join the Imperials?

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 or the Stormcloaks?

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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What are the benefits of being an imperial in Skyrim?

Compared to other races, Imperials are more skilled in magic spells, and their starting bonuses are +10 Restoration (25 total starting level), +5 Destruction (20), +5 Enchanting (20), +5 Block (20), +5 One-handed (20) and +5 Heavy Armor (20).
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What happens if I 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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Can you still go to solitude if you join the Stormcloaks?

Can I go to Solitude as a stormcloak? If I side with the stormcloaks can I go into solitude without being attacked? You've probably already learned the answer, but yes.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

While some fans believe he's nothing but another villain furthering the cause of the Thalmor, others argue that his main motivation continues to be the freedom and independence of Skyrim from an oppressive Empire.
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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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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 the Thalmor good or bad?

They are the most powerful organization of The Elder Scrolls' Fourth Era, effectively crippling The Empire and sowing the seeds of a Civil War in Skyrim. In the course of securing that power, they have committed atrocities that cement their status as corrupt and wicked zealots.
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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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Are the Dawnguard good guys?

Well... the Dawnguard is the "righteous" side, so it'd make more sense for you to join them., They're for protecting the population and all that jazz. The Vampires, however, kinda wanna take over the world and lots of their missions involve killing innocents and the like.
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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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Who should I choose to go with in Skyrim?

Following Ralof & Supporting Skyrim's Freedom

Following him or Hadvar enables players to take advantage of a few glitches to level up skills. Conversely to Hadvar, following Ralof will give the Dragonborn a foot in the door with the Stormcloaks. The Empire has very few defensible reasons for being in Skyrim.
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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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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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What is the rarest type of Dragonborn?

Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide were usually scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with an stronger draconic heritage had scales resembling those of true dragons, but white scaled dragonborn were said to be rare.
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Is Miraak actually a Dragonborn?

As his nickname suggests, Miraak was the original Dragonborn who lived during the Merethic Era when dragons still dominated Nirn. Unlike most Dragonborn, Miraak served the dragons as a Dragon Priest. He ruled over the island Solstheim which was situated to the northeast of Skyrim and the northwest of Morrowind.
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Do you lose Lydia if you join the Stormcloaks?

I am afraid to go down that path because I don't want to lose Lydia as a follower. I have made her immortal and she is by far the most protective follower I have found. 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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Who rules solitude if Stormcloaks win?

Answers. The jarl Elisif and her entourage remains in power in Solitude after the last civil war battle. She submit to Ulfric at his speech.
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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 killed Ulfric?

After being defeated, Ulfric will ask to be killed by the Dragonborn. You can grant his wish or let Tullius end him.
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Is Ulfric brainwashed?

Skyrim: The Thalmor Manipulated And Brainwashed Ulfric

Due to this (and injustices throughout the Great War), Ulfric began a rebellion movement called the Stormcloaks to secede from the Empire and restore the rights of the Nordic people.
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Does Ulfric hate the empire?

The Rebellious Nord Ulfric Stormcloak is the self proclaimed ''High King of Skyrim'' and the Jarl of eastmarch. He rules his hold with an iron fist; his people either follow him or die. He has many enemies, but his hatred for King Gronar Iron-Hand and The Empire truly runs deep.
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