User blog comment:Zippertrain85/Why The Imperials Are Wrong/@comment-124.176.228.99-20130717093954

Some points to clarify:

1. The Mede Dynasty took control long after Red Mountain errupted and the Argonians took power. At the time when that happened (Red Mountain errupting, etc.) there was no Emperor, and the "Empire" was in shambles from all the infighting.

2. The Stormcloaks asked for help from High Rock but they refused. The Bretons suffer nothing from the Empire and have no reason to rebel. I would switch High Rock with Hammerfell. Warrior heritage, hatred of the Thalmor, independent from the Empire (if the Stormcloaks won). Great reason for Stormcloak Skyrim and Hammerfell alliance.

3. Just because the Empire is not fighting the Aldmeri Dominion immediately, it doens't mean they never will. And it would be foolish to do so immediately, having just come out of a war. The Dominion is very powerful but Morrowind; not so. If the Empire conquers Morrowind and all goes well, that will only strengthen them against the Thalmor (more resources, land, soldiers, etc.). This could just be the plan and how Tullius intends to "fight back" against the Thalmor, or atleast a step in it.