Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150928140042/@comment-25479664-20151006130727

S&#039;Dalaar the Snowcat wrote: DeletedContent wrote: Besides, unlike the Thalmor, the Empire actually care about the citizens of Skyrim (for the most part) Woah, are you serious? The Legion are supposed to be the protectors of the Empire. But what are they doing in Skyrim? Are they fighting off bandits? Protecting the citizens of threats? Help fending off the dragons that plague Skyrim? On the contrary, Tullius admits that he is totally fine with dragons destroying Skyrim, so long as the rebellion is quenched and Empire regains control of it. And I remember in Korvanjund, right before you meet with Galmar, if you talk to one of the Legionnaires posted outside, they will threaten to kill you for no reason. Which is highly unusual for an "officer of the law". So no. The Imperial Legion is not the same as it used to be in the past and, right now, is no better than the Stormcloaks. They are both equally good/bad. Legate Rikke better represents the Imperial presence in Skyrim and the pro-Imperial nords far better than Tullius. Honestly, Tullius was just randomly assigned to that position. Frankly, they should have just promoted Rikke to a general, and put her in charge. She is charismatic, a good stratagist, a strong warrior, and actually gives a crap about Skyrim. If you said that Skyrim should be indepentent, then I could see where you are coming from. However, Skyrim should never be ruled by the likes of the Stormcloaks EVER!

Besides, how can the Empire protect Skyrim if they are fighting a civil war with the Stormcloaks? They can't!! Now if they (A) put Rikke in charge. And (B) stopped the Stormcloaks, THEN I could see where you are coming from. Still, you do make a good point.