Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-27007772-20140611204941/@comment-26356342-20150629220951

Scout Trooper 164 wrote: The Stormcloaks don't like the Thalmor, and also, just because I don't like the Empire doesn't mean I'm using the propaganda. Oh I'm not suggesting you're using the propaganda, that's more of a comment towards the only other pro-stormcloak person in this discussion. The Empire hate the Thalmor just as much, and as the Imperial Soldiers will mention, "The Empire is what is keeping the Dominion out of Skyrim" That translates to "If the Empire isnt here, you're going to be fighting a real invasion". It makes sense to "play nice" for the time being till a counter offensive can be made.