Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-26213507-20150928140042/@comment-25479664-20151006154528

S&#039;Dalaar the Snowcat wrote: DeletedContent wrote: 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. However, Rikke and the Nords in the Legion only represents a certain part of it. Majority of the soldiers and their commanders are mostly Imperial, just like Tullius himself, and only care about following orders from their superiors rather than doing whats best for the country. And by independence, it would mean Skyrim would be ruled by a faction outside of the Empire. So if the Stormcloaks take over, it would mean the country becomes independent from the Empire. And, unfortunately, we only have the two sides to choose between. I don't know what you are insinuating...

But that doesn't excuse their neglect and undisciplined behavior. The Legion's major function is to keep the law and protect the citizenry. They have fought wars in the past and yet still been able to serve and protect, mainly because they had enough personnel for all kinds of duties. Now the Civil War breaks out, and the Legion in Skyrim has to completely abandon their citizens to even have a chance quell the rebellion. If the Empire cannot protecting Skyrim while keeping control over it, then they have no business ruling over the country, don't you think? I dunno, maybe side with the Stormcloaks, then challange Ulfric to a duel, then take over and try and become allies w/ the Empire, while still remaining independent. Oh, yeah, and make the Dark Elves citizens. Then renovate the Gray Quarter and have them pay for it. Everyone wins (the Nords are happy because they didn't have to pay for the benefits of another race, and the Dark Elves are happy because they're finally not living in a slum anymore, as well as them being officailly recognized as citizens).