Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-69.171.163.44-20131001014148/@comment-1600847-20160223214843

I have no doubt that when the Dominion invades the Empire, Hammerfell and Skyrim (whether it secedes or not) will join the Empire against the Dominion, because the Dominion's goal is to eliminate or conquer humanity/non-elves. Humanity united stands a much better chance surviving united, regardless of their view on the Empire itself.

I doubt Ulfric or the Redguards will stand by and wait for the Dominion arrive on their doorstep. Best to fight alongside Imperial forces in Cyrodiil than wait for Skyrim's/Hammerfell's cities to come under siege.