Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-24.139.116.236-20131222233804/@comment-50.152.12.83-20140222002807

I fail to see how one could possible conceal an army of ships well enough to prevent them from being seen on the massively long voyage to Skyrim.

Also, I think that if the Dominion were to invade anybody following the rebellion, it wouldn't be Skyrim. The plot they have set up is not meant to weaken skyrim as much as it is mean to weaken the empire as a whole by delaying the formidable reinforcements Skyrim would send to help fight the Dominion. Rather, they would most likely invade somewhere much closer to Summerset Isle, allowing them a greater chance of catching the defenders off guard due to the shorter time spent travelling and thus gain the advantage, but also allowing rapid redeployment of their forces should the need arise. Attacking Skyrim would indeed leave the Dominion open to attack, and they most likely know this.

Ultimately, the plot to weaken the empire by causing Skyrim to split from the empire would probably only delay Skyrim's forces for a few months. The warrior people of the land would almost certainly not stand idly by when war breaks out, and absolutely not when such an outstanding opportunity to fight their hated enemies has practically been shoved down their throats. Soon enough, crys of "FOR SKYRIM!" would echoe across the battlefield, and the Sons and Daughters of Skyrim unleash vengeance upon their oppressors.