Who is really in the right Stormcloaks or Imperials?

If you play a High Elf, it is actually lore-accurate to join the Stormcloak Rebellion, as several Thalmor documents imply that they favor the Stormcloaks in their attempts to oust the Empire (and thus give the Aldmeri Dominion a stronger chance to take over the province later on).
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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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Which side is morally right Skyrim?

The premise of this question is actually why the game lets you choose. There is no right answer. The Empire promises a firm federation for all races of Tamriel, but it is currently a puppet of Thalmor that disregards and denounces Talos, one of the Nine Divines, and one of the most respected figures of Skyrim.
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Who was right in 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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Are Stormcloaks left or right?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. For example the Stormcloaks are like patriotic right wing organisations like Britain First, British National Party and the National Front whereas the Imperials are like Left Wing Globalists like the Labour Party, Green Party and Pro EU people.
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Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

Who should I choose to go with in Skyrim?

It is not about the destination, but the journey. with Hadvar you get MORE weapons (mainly 2-hand) and armor (mainly standard crap armor), but remember quantity does not mean quality. with Hadvar you essentially get more money due to more things to sell, but you get the better equips with Ralof.
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Are the Stormcloaks Democrats?

Imperials could overwhelmingly count on support from liberals and also centrists to a point. Stormcloaks, meanwhile, were dominated by libertarians and, to a lesser extent, conservatives.
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Who actually won 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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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 if you choose 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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What happens if the 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 whiterun Imperial or Stormcloak?

Whiterun leans heavily towards the empire though shown by the fact that, on the jarls map he marks Whiterun as imperial, that in the bannered mare the bard sings about driving out the Stormcloaks, and that in the civil war questline Whiterun chooses to be Imperial.
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Can you ignore the civil war in Skyrim?

Luckily, players who wish to ignore Skyrim's Civil War without choosing the Stormcloaks or Imperials can do so without affecting the main story.
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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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak 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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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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Can you switch sides after joining the Stormcloaks?

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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Do Stormcloaks hate all elves?

They most certainly hate the thalmor (who doesn't) and they refer to the Thalmor as, "the elves" and they sometimes say "those witch elves" or derogatory terms like that, but remember they DO NOT hate every elf in skyrim. There is even a high elf in Windhelm who is not treated like the other dark elves there.
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Why do Stormcloaks hate Imperials?

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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Is there a way to peacefully end the war in Skyrim?

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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Who is the true final boss of Skyrim?

Skyrim Final Boss fight - Alduin - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Who kills Ulfric Stormcloak?

General Tullius will then prepare to kill Ulfric, but Ulfric will request that his death be at your hands. You will then be given the choice of executing Ulfric or making Tullius do it himself.
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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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Is Falkreath Imperial or Stormcloak?

Falkreath Hold is the second southernmost hold in Skyrim, with its capital being Falkreath. It is initially affiliated with the Imperial Legion, but can be captured by the Stormcloaks after completing Rescue from Fort Neugrad. It can also change sides as part of negotiations during Season Unending.
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