User blog comment:Tholanar/If you were the High Queen or King of Skyrim..../@comment-2040576-20121220102813/@comment-2040576-20121221162057

Decided to add more. I am stealing Tholonar's idea about the Blades being my Dragonguard :P That is just epic.

I am going to focus a bit on how my armies would work and what I would do once peace has been restored to Skyrim.

I will be at the top of the chain of command, and as a Dragonborn and a warrior, I feel obliged to fight alongside my troops and for that reason will act as somewhat of a warrior king. Below me would be my Grand Marshal (the Dragon) and he would be the commander of the army, and answer only to me. A possible choice for this position would be Galmar, unless I make him a Jarl. Then commanding my 9 different legions would be a general (the Hold Knights), where each legion consists of men from the 9 different holds and their commander, the Hold Knight. Under the Hold Knights would be several brigadiers (the Bears) who would command the brigades within that legion. The commandants (the Steeds) would command the divisions (regiments) within the brigade, and under them the captains (the Wolves) would command companies of soldiers. Finally, my Officers (the Eagles) would command squads of soldiers.

Each legion will represent one of the Holds from Skyrim, except the First Legion - the primary legion - which would be a collection of mercenaries, special forces and soldiers from various Holds of Skyrim. Each Hold will be required a specified amount of soldiers to their respective legion for active duty. In times of war, more men will be called upon to serve in the legion of their Hold. The Hold Knights, who serve as the generals of the legions, will be a person chosen from the Hold who is a capable leader, tactician and militant, perhaps the Thane (which would give that title more meaning).

The Hold Knights will operate from a major fort in their hold, where the majority of the active troops will be garrisoned. In times of war, when Skyrim is being invaded, their primary concern is the defense of their hold. If their hold is not in danger at the time, they are to use that time for making preparations in defense of the hold, its people and the settlements, as well as send a portion of their forces to aid holds that are in threat. If Skyrim is not fighting locally, such as in Cyrodiil or the Dominion, the legions will be commanded by the Hold Knights and their whereabouts will be determined by the orders received from the Grand Marshal, as well as the Hold Knights decision.

The First Legion is special, and will consist of a large portion of mercenaries and elite forces, such as battlemages and assassins and perhaps even volunteers from the Companions. Since they do not represent one hold in particular, the legion is not commanded by a Hold Knight, but rather Skyrim's Champion (like a Thane, but for the entire Kingdom of Skyrim). I would most likely fight alongside the men of the First Legion, but I would be flexible to move around with my Dragonguard and small division of soldiers under my sole command.

Those are the plans for my military, now for my actions as High King after restoring Skyrim's glory.

Depending on whether or not my request for an alliance is accepted by Hammerfell and the Empire (I do suspect it would), I will post a division of the First Legion in both Hammerfell and Cyrodiil to protect my allies if necessary. I would also set about building a navy, with a similar design to the army.

If the Dominion does not strike after a few weeks of this - I will begin a small campaign against their reign, and eventually a full out war on them. I will start by forcably removing any of their agents and influences from Hammerfell (who will welcome my actions) and Cyrodiil (who might oppose me). If the Emperor opposes my actions, I will not step aside and let the Empire fall weaker under his rule. (Please note, a lot of my planning and actions are based on my character, a Nordic Stormcloak, who is hoping for a stronger Empire and a defeated Dominion. So do not think me a warmongerer or a power hungry maniac.) I shall hire my associates, the Dark Brotherhood to do away with the Emperor (Titus Mede II's heir, because I personally assassinated him) or at the very least quell his opposition to me.

Once the Dominion is out, they will likely want to strike back, but my army will already be on the move, descending from Skyrim (not the entire army of course, some defense is required) and the navy will come around the coast to Hammerfell and Western Cyrodiil. At this point I will look the the Argonians for support, and whether or not they support me, I will invade Elsweyr (with the help of my allies, who I will require to make an effect). My navy, and the navies of Hammerfell and the Empire will be protecting the coast of Hammerfell and Western Cyrodiil, and their armies will protect their borders (if needed, I will send aid, but keep in mind the Empire's army is larger than mine).

I have no quarrel with the Khajiit, so my primary objective will be to drive out all Thalmor agents, and Domion armies and temporarily take control of Elsweyr. With the help of my allies, I do not suspect too much resistance, so long as I avoid engaging the Khajiit forces as much as possible, so that they know I am not trying to destory them.

If I am successful, my next target will be Valenwood and the Abecean Sea. I would be careful not to cause too much damage to property, especially holy or ancient structures. I would expect a full onslaught from the Dominion now, most likely in Valenwood and Cyrodiil.

I will continue my attack until I reach the Summerset Isles, and do away with every last Thalmor and leader of the dominion. Many radical Altmer will be slaughtered, but I will not kill the entire race, so long as they are willing to surrender.

If I do not succeed, at least I tried, and I will return to Skyrim, rebuild and do my best to aid my allies. However if I do, many changes will be made.

Summerset Isles will become a province of the Empire again. The Argonian State (including Morrowind), Elsweyr, Valenwood and Hammerfell will all be given the oppurtunity to rejoin the Empire as provinces once more. With their interests protected I doubt Hammerfell will decline. Valanewood and Elswyer will be in devestation, so rejoining the Empire would be wise. The Argonian States may need some convincing, but one way or another, they will become part of the Empire again (*hint hint*).

Now, you may be wondering how I can be giving them the oppurtunity to rejoin, when I am not even a part of the Empire. I am not, I am suggesting (forcably) this to them. If all rejoin the Empire I will make Skyrim a province again, but this time, there will be more representation of each province and no more weak leaders.

If I am popular with the people (which may not be a reality) I would request the position as Emperor (or take it if I was popular enough), but otherwise I would do my damn best to put a Nord back on the throne. I would like for my character to be on the throne, not because I want power, but because I would like a Dragonborn back on the throne (if I was High King of Skyrim and there was another Dragonborn or if I was Ulfric and did all the above ^ I would make the Dragonborn the Emperor). The Nord I would chose would probably be Elisif, because I believe she is related to the Royal Family, she is a good leader and she is a Nord.

I realize not all of this may be possible, which is why I put a lot of ifs and if nots in, but I would rely heavily on support from my allies to make this all possible. This would also not take place within the first year as High King, just my first comment would take a couple years, and this part at least a few more.

So this is what I (my Nord Stormcloak character) would do if I became High King of Skyrim :P