What happens if you side with 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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Is it better to side with 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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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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What happens if I become a Stormcloak?

Players who side with the Stormcloaks will serve under Ulfric and fight against the Imperial Legion. Both of Skyrim's civil war questlines require players to raid opposing Holds and Forts.
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Can you join the Imperials if you join the companions?

You can join just about any and all of the factions at the same time in Skyrim with the exception of of Stormcloaks vs Imperial Legion you need to pick one.
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Which Faction Should You Choose In Skyrim? | Stormcloaks or Imperials

What happens if you choose Ralof but join the Imperials?

Ralof is instanced in a few missions ONLY if you join the Stormcloaks. By the same token, Hadvar is instanced in a few missions ONLY if you join the Imperials. So saving either without joining their side gives you warm fuzzies (I guess), but you never see them again. Not much.
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Does joining the Stormcloaks affect the Companions?

1 Answer. You can still finish the quests for the Companions - joining the Stormcloaks and taking Whiterun actually has very little impact on practical gameplay, as it mostly just replaces some NPCs with some other NPCs, and some NPCs become happier than some others.
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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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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 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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Who becomes Jarl of Solitude if Stormcloaks win?

Elisif is the only Imperial Jarl who stays in power if the Stormcloaks take control of her hold.
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Can you still go to Solitude if you join the Stormcloaks?

Skyrim doesn't have the same faction reputation system that the Fallout games have, so you can join the Stormcloaks and march into Solitude in full Stormcloak regalia with no consequences whatsoever.
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Who sides with the Stormcloaks?

Jarls Who Side With The Stormcloaks

At the start of the game, there are four Jarls that side with the Stormcloaks, the most popular of these being Ulfric Stormcloak, the leader of the rebellion and Jarl of Eastmarch, who wishes to liberate Skyrim and her people from the Imperial.
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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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What is the best faction to join in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  • 8 The Stormcloaks. ...
  • 7 The Imperial Legion. ...
  • 6 The Companions. ...
  • 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  • 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  • 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  • 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  • 1 The Dark Brotherhood. Engaging Quests, Plot Twists, and Fabulous Characters.
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Are the Thalmor good or bad?

The Thalmor are supporting antagonists in the action role-playing high fantasy video game franchise The Elder Scrolls, appearing as the secondary antagonists of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Can you change from Imperial to Stormcloak?

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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Does joining the Stormcloaks affect any quests?

It does affect which quests are available, because joining one blocks your access to the other. However, it does not block your access to any achievements, because the civil war achievement is awarded upon completing either the Imperial questline or the Stormcloak questline.
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Do the Thalmor want the Stormcloaks to win?

The Thalmor want the Stormcloaks to prevent the Imperials from recovering for Empire-Thalmor war. The plan is to let them punch each other out whilst the Thalmor rebuild ready for the next war.
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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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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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What happens to Jarl Balgruuf if you side with the Stormcloaks?

Depends on whether you side with the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Legion. If you side with the Imperials he remains Jarl of Whiterun and he just chills in Dragonsreach. If you side with the Stormcloaks after his defeat he moves to the Blue Palace along with all other defeated Jarls and their families.
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Who is the strongest ally in Skyrim?

Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.
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Who should you side with in the war in Skyrim?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion. Skyrim, the Empire, and even the independant bottom half of Hammerfell.
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Can you become High King in Skyrim?

Not without a mod. No one becomes high king until it's decided at the moot. There are mods where you become jail though.
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