Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-16047389-20140228182302/@comment-26662848-20140831043749

462513 wrote: Would be cool if the Dragonborn took over the Empire...in whatever direction that might take it.

Unless he decides to take a trip to Akavir, that is... It would be cool, yes, for the Dragonborn to assume the mantle of Emperor. However, the shattering of the Amulet of Kings and the restoration of the magical barriers between Oblivion and Nirn eliminated any need for a Dragonborn to be crowned Emperor.