What is the significance of Redguards?

The significance of "Redguards" depends on context, referring either to the seafaring, sword-wielding people from The Elder Scrolls lore known for their martial prowess and unique culture, or the radical student paramilitary groups in China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) who enforced Maoist ideology through violence and societal upheaval, leaving a complex legacy. Both groups are characterized by strong traditions and impactful, often disruptive, roles in their respective histories, but one is a fantasy race and the other a real-world historical movement.
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What was the purpose of the Redguards?

The purpose of China's Red Guards, formed during Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), was to enforce radical communist ideology, destroy the "Four Olds" (old customs, culture, habits, ideas), and purge perceived enemies of Mao and the revolution, acting as a vanguard to reassert Mao's power by attacking intellectuals, officials, and traditional symbols through violence and public humiliation. 
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What are Redguards known for?

Redguards are a human race that primarily inhabits the province of Hammerfell, but have roots that can be traced back to the continent of Yokuda. Known for their unique martial culture, they are reputed as brilliant battlefield tacticians who are quick to adopt new styles of armor and weaponry.
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Should I hand over the Redguard woman?

Whether you turn in the Redguard woman (Saadia) in Skyrim's "In My Time of Need" quest is a moral choice, as both sides have potential truths and betrayals; turning her in leads to her death, while helping her lets her escape, though many players find her story more compelling and side with her, sometimes killing the Alik'r warriors first for double rewards. Lore suggests she might be a traitor who sold out her city, but siding with her feels more heroic, and you get paid either way, making it a player-driven decision. 
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Where do Redguards go after death?

Redguards - The Far Shores (Aetherius). Tu'whacca, the god of Nobody Really Cares, will escort the souls of the dead through the Hall of Heroes where they must be judged at the Chamber of Passage. The Far Shores contain martial challenges to keep Redguard spirits engaged for eternity in a land without hunger or thirst.
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Which God do Redguards worship?

The Redguards don't worship "typical" deities. They worship Satakal, Ruptga, Tu'whacca, Tava, and several others.
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Is Saadia a traitor or not?

She was a traitor. She says that she was exiled for speaking out against the Dominion, but Hammerfell is at WAR with the Dominion.
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Is it better to side with saadia or kematu?

In Skyrim's "My Time of Need" quest, siding with Kematu (turning Saadia over) reveals she betrayed her city to the Aldmeri Dominion, while siding with Saadia (killing Kematu) protects a noblewoman from mercenaries, though it's implied she's likely guilty; most lore leans towards Kematu's story being true, but the choice is yours, with siding with Saadia offering a slightly better gold reward initially but siding with Kematu and then killing him/Saadia allowing for maximum profit. 
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Would a Redguard side with Imperials or Stormcloaks?

- A Redguard with connection to Hammerfell would almost certainly side with the Stormcloaks. They witnessed the Empire ceding territory and ended up having to fight the Thalmor largely on their own.
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What Skyrim race is the strongest?

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How long do Redguards live?

Imperials, Redguards, and Nords: While no one may deny the accomplishments of these peoples, they do not have an exceptionally long lifespan, and can live for around 70-80 years.
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What do Redguards think of werewolves?

Redguards don't like deadra and treat werewolves and vampires as abominations just like most other races.
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Who was targeted by the Redguards in the cultural revolution?

Aims of the Cultural Revolution

Mao mobilised young people, primarily students, to form Red Guard groups. These groups targeted intellectuals, party officials, and individuals associated with the pre-Communist era. They engaged in widespread purges, public humiliation, and destruction of cultural artefacts and symbols.
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How did the Redguards treat intellectuals?

In addition to the destruction of cultural symbols, The Red Guards engaged in physical altercations held against teachers, intellectuals and many others that were labeled as their "enemies".
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What are Redguards good for?

Lore tells us that Redguards are athletic warriors who are masters of melee combat. They are known to avoid magic and prefer to settle their differences with blades of steel. The Redguards are also known to avoid magic. They have a hardy constitution, resistance to poison, and quickness of foot.
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What was China called before 1949?

Before 1949, mainland China was officially the Republic of China (ROC), established in 1912 after overthrowing the Qing Dynasty, and was commonly known as "China," though it experienced significant instability, civil war, and Japanese invasion, eventually leading to the Nationalist government's retreat to Taiwan as the People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded on the mainland in October 1949. 
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Should I turn in the Redguard Woman in Skyrim?

Whether you turn in the Redguard woman (Saadia) in Skyrim's "In My Time of Need" quest is a moral choice, as both sides have potential truths and betrayals; turning her in leads to her death, while helping her lets her escape, though many players find her story more compelling and side with her, sometimes killing the Alik'r warriors first for double rewards. Lore suggests she might be a traitor who sold out her city, but siding with her feels more heroic, and you get paid either way, making it a player-driven decision. 
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Who should I side with in Skyrim Civil War?

Deciding between the Imperial Legion (stability, unified Empire against Thalmor) and the Stormcloaks (Nord freedom, Talos worship, anti-foreign rule) in Skyrim's Civil War depends on your character's values, but neither choice is definitively "right" as both have valid points and flaws, with the Thalmor benefiting from Skyrim's division, meaning the best side is the one that aligns with your Dragonborn's vision for Skyrim's future and freedom. 
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Was Saadia a traitor?

Whether Saadia is a traitor in Skyrim's "In My Time of Need" quest is deliberately ambiguous, but strong lore hints suggest Kematu might be telling the truth: Saadia (Iman) was likely a noble who betrayed her city to the Aldmeri Dominion for personal gain, leading the Alik'r warriors to hunt her down for her treason, not just assassination for speaking out. Evidence includes her suspicious knowledge of the Alik'r's presence and the sheer effort required to hunt a mere dissident, making her claims about being exiled for defiance seem less plausible than the idea she's a genuine traitor to her people.
 
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Who is telling the truth Kematu or Saadia?

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's "In My Time of Need" quest, there's no definitive answer; the game intentionally leaves it ambiguous, but most evidence points towards Kematu likely being truthful about Saadia being a traitor, as her story has more inconsistencies and if you side with him, she's taken for justice; however, if you betray him, she's still executed, suggesting Saadia's betrayal of Hammerfell to the Aldmeri Dominion is the truth.
 
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Can you marry Saadia in Skyrim?

No, you cannot marry Saadia in the vanilla (unmodded) version of Skyrim; she isn't on the list of marriageable NPCs, despite many players wishing to marry her after her quest. However, on PC, you can use console commands to force her into marriage or download mods that enable her as a spouse, like the "Saadia Iman" mod on the Steam Workshop. 
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Who is the real villain in Skyrim?

The main villain in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Alduin, also known as the World-Eater, a powerful dragon and the firstborn of the dragon god Akatosh, who seeks to destroy the world (Nirn) and enslave mortals, requiring the Dragonborn to stop him to fulfill their destiny. While DLCs introduce other antagonists like Lord Harkon and Miraak, Alduin drives the core main questline, aiming to end the world prematurely. 
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Who is the best girl to marry in Skyrim?

There's no single "best" wife in Skyrim, as it depends on player preference, but popular choices include Aela the Huntress (strong follower, werewolf, Companions member), Mjoll the Lioness (essential/unkillable, great dialogue), Camilla Valerius (free gold from shop), Muiri (alchemist, good early game), and Borgakh the Steel-Heart (warrior, loyal). Each offers different gameplay benefits, from combat support to economic advantages like daily income.
 
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Can you get Lydia back if she dies in Skyrim?

No, Lydia does not naturally respawn in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim if she dies; her death is generally permanent in vanilla gameplay, but PC players can use console commands like resurrect to revive her, or players can reload a previous save file to before she died. If you're on console, your best bet is reloading or finding another follower as she won't just reappear. 
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