Maybe that, but there are still Army camps on US soil (just like in France, UK, Belgium...), and there are USNavy base in the US, so they can act if needed...If the Akaviris decided to attack Tamriel, they could be all the way up the Niben (after having destroyed Leyyawin) before anyone could move... I understand why so many forts are in ruin, but why are there NOT A SINGLE Army encampment, no even an officer training school, or training camps: some imperials get into the Army, right? Do they have to go and, well learn the job in the various provinces?That wouldn't make any sense at all! And sorry, but Emperors usually keep the army close at hand, because the barons and counts aren't really trustworthy...(countless examples of that in Medieval Europe history)... Plus: there are no Orc imperial guard, I thought I had read something like "Orc Berzerkers in Heavy Armor are some of the most fearsome imperial troops", which would imply they are quite common, don't you think?