Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-76.97.80.106-20130811163656/@comment-65.28.9.58-20140423233935

The Empire seems to have ceased representing the Nordic people. The Aldmeri Dominion so overpowered it that it is now rendered a self-imposed puppet state. Members of the Thalmor constantly suggest that, despite the peace the Empire begged to receive, the Dominion will soon finish the job. Even a united Empire would be unlikely to either be capable or willing to combat the Dominion. The best tactic is to abandon ship in terms of the Empire. The Thalmor wish to utterly destroy it in spite of all protests. The Empire has already sacrificed a religious cornerstone at the whim of the Thalmor. How much farther will they go? I read on this wikia that the Redguard left the Empire and were successful in repelling the Dominion. They instead gained a more favorable, and likely more permanent, peace. The guerilla warfare used by the Stormcloaks would probably yield similar results, including the recognition of Talos as a god in the land.

~Your Pet Rock