Could The Empire Survive Another War with the Thalmor?

[Riprock]

Emperors die. Treaties get broken. Both sides know another war will come; many on both sides want it.

 

Depends on which side has the most money and can equip its armies and navies fastest. Humans reproduce at an acceptable rate. Elves?

[Skagens]

There won't be, because the "Empire" is already a puppet of the Thalmor. Otherwise the legion would protect Hamerfall from it. If the Legion wins, then the Thalmor get a second chance to regroup, and prepare to invade Hamerfall again with the Legion's help this time. If Stormcloaks wins, and Ulfric decide, then combined with Hamerfall's forces they can kick out the Thalmor back to the Summerset Isles. Valenwood WILL rebel as soon as possible against the Dominion.

 

The Empire doesn't have much choice other than being in the Aldmeri Dominions pocket for the moment. They lost the last war, and faced heavy losses. They're not a real threat to the Thalmor, yet. Which is why they have to play ball. If the Empire would show any sign of resistance or disobedience, it would mean another war.

 

Besides, just because the Redguards are against the Thalmor doesn't mean they will automatically join Ulfric's cause, much less accept him as the face and leader of that cause. There might be some form co-operation if Ulfric send troops over to Hammerfell to assist them, but he wouldn't have that many troops to spare to begin with. Establishing communications takes time, which is exactly what Ulfric would lack should he declare Skyrim independent.

[Fkemman11]

Here is a map of the current spheres of influence by the Dominion and Empire;http://i.imgur.com/7XDfwNK.jpg

 

Once the war is started the Empire would need to quickly send reinforcements to Hammerfell to help drive the Aldmeri back into the sea while maintaining a defensive front on their southern and western borders. Unfortunately, the cities of Leyawiin and Bravil are indefensible. And if the Dominion has an army in Black Marsh it would mean southern Cyrodiil is doomed. I think I remember reading that the Argonians were to remain neutral in the struggle between the two powers. But if they allow the Thalmor to cross their land and attack Cyrodiil from the SouthEast- it could be trouble for the southern part of Cyrodiil and possibly Cheydinhal. If I were in that situation, I would try to secure as much Argonian support as possible to help bring them into a war on the side of the Empire or at least to have them stay neutral. At some point I would test the western regions of Valenwood to see if the Bosmer would rebel or not. After that it is just a grind to slowly push them off the continent. Hmm, perhaps find a way to have some dragons fight for the Empire?

[arty9999]

In my opinion,another war will definitely bring the Empire to it's knees because the Empire lost The Great War and since then, it hasn't massed up any army or support.Like SKAGENS said,the Empire is no more a threat to the Aldmeri Dominion as the dominion has eyes on the empire to avoid any further attempts of the Empire regarding military actions.Although this facts are very hopeless for the Empire, but I think that The Empire will not lose Cyrodil by suffering heavy causalities.Every second that this cold war continues,The dominion gets stronger and the Empire gets weaker.The Dominion wants to destroy the empire not by force but by time.