User blog comment:JoshofBlades/Tiber's Hard Work Shall NOT Be Torn Asunder!/@comment-173.184.68.192-20111221001915/@comment-4692385-20111221032334

I apologize I made a typo, but I just corrected it. Okay then you ignore the fact Martin's sacrifice although noble and probably the right thing to do left the Empire without a leader. So the empire had to rebuild without a leader although Chanceller Ocato stepped up he was not a great leader. While this was going on the Thalmor were getting stronger gaining taking over Summerset Isle, overthrowing the government in Valenwood, and gaining Elsweyr due to religious beliefs. You also ignore the fact The Empire lost provinces due to the Oblivion Crisis as well The majority of the Blades. The Empire could not do anything about the rise of the Thalmor because they just did not have the resources. As for the Empire losing at every corner you have to realize how big the Thalmor were and not to mention they were able to out flank the Imperial army using Valenwood and Elsweyr with great success. I don't know if you understand battle drills and tatics, but if you can outflank and surround your enemy. doesn't matter how well trained you are you 9/10 times your going to lose.