Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-25343239-20150319182007/@comment-26356342-20150903190744

201.76.82.124 wrote: I said they would eventually assault the Aldmeri Dominion. I remember seeing Ulfric himself say this in-game, I just can't remember when. Of course it would take a lot of time for the Stormcloaks to even stand a chance. But then again, Ulfric would not say such a thing unless he knew he could do it.

As I said before, the Dominion is a common enemy for both the Empire and the Stormcloaks. I wouldn't be surprised if they in the future future did a "The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend" sort of pact. Saying it will happen eventually still doesnt answer the question "how do they do it?"

Ulfric will also mention how he understands the Empire wont just let them go and will be coming back, and wants to prepare for that. So in the 27 years since the first Great War, the Dominion (which consists of 3 nations worth of troops) hasn't had any real issues with regaining their resources and numbers, while the stormcloaks, (which consists maybe, half of Skyrim) have been ravaged by Civil war, the Dragon Crisis, and the Vampire Crisis... and possibly losing some major trade with the Empire, including High Rock (trade capitol). There isnt enough time in the world for them to recover fast enough to even attempt an assult.

With so much fighting the Empire, and having anti-empire speeches, theres going to be bad blood between the two. Nords are also very prideful, even if the situation is "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" Ulfric has made enemies of both the Empire and the Dominion. You don't spend years killing Imperials and then suddenly extend the olive branch to help them.