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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Is it better to side with the Empire or 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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Who are the bad guys Stormcloaks or Imperials?

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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a villain?

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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Why is there a war between Stormcloaks and Imperials?

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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Who won Empire or Stormcloaks?

However, with the Stormcloaks winning, that puts Tamriel in an interesting position. The Aldmeri Dominion is pissed, and now has to resume the war to take back Skyrim.
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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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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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Was Ulfric the good guy?

Some believe Ulfric to be a hero, while others label him an opportunist, leading him to play the role of one of the main anti-heroes/villains in the game. He was voiced by Vladimir Kulich.
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Who did Ulfric shout to death?

Ulfric says that he killed Torygg to prove a point that he couldn't defend himself, and that he wasn't a true High King. But, he used the Thu'um, which can be seen as an unfair fight and murder. However, this greatly weakened Skyrim, dividing it into the Stormcloak rebellion, and the Imperial Legion.
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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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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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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 are the good guys 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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak a Thalmor agent?

From the contents of the Thalmor Dossier on Ulfric Stormcloak, it appears the Jarl of Windhelm may have once been willingly working alongside the Thalmor but abandoned allegiance rather quickly. Instead, manipulation tactics and brainwashing turned Ulfric Stormcloak into the Thalmor's unwitting attack dog.
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Can the Stormcloaks win the war?

A Stormcloak victory in the civil war leads to Ulfric becoming High King of Skyrim and declaring the country's independence. This leaves the Tamrielic Empire with only the Cyrodiil and High Rock territories, alongside several smaller provinces.
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Can Ulfric Stormcloak be killed?

Ulfric Stormcloak can only be killed in the mission Battle for Windhelm, which you can only start as a member of the Imperial Legion, having completed all previous Legion quests. So unless you quit the Stomcloaks, and join the Legion, no, you can't kill Ulfric.
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Why was Ulfric gagged?

At the beginning of the game, Ulfric is captured, hands tied, with a gag around his mouth to stop him from using a shout.
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Who replaces Ulfric as Jarl?

Ulfric is replaced by Brunwulf Free-Winter (Tullius didn't even know his name, but he's gullible which is all that matters) But Brunwulf is also responsible for spreading false propaganda against Ulfric.
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Should I spare Ulfric Stormcloak?

If Dragonborn decides not to kill him - General Tullius would strike the final blow and Ulfric is dead. You could, however, never finish the civil war - and then we dont know what happens until the next game is out - when Bethesda would choose a canon ending of the civil war.
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Did Ulfric really shout?

'Ulfric shouts from deep within himself, a colossal rumble that turns into a crescendo ultimately resulting in the gag getting blasted out of his mouth and battle ensues. '
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Why didn't they execute Ulfric first?

One possibility is that they wanted to dishearten Ulfric, and make sure that he went to the block without any resistance. If they called him up first, and he put up a fight, it would bring a fight, which the Imperials don't want.
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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 shout did Ulfric use?

If you'd listened to what he said you'd know he used Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah) to knock him down then stuck a sword in him.
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Who is the first Dragonborn?

2 Miraak. The First Dragonborn, Miraak was present during the Merethic Era, and the battle against Alduin that resulted in the Dragon Break that sent him through time to the Fourth Era several thousand years later.
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