But what does this choice actually mean in the context of the game’s story? One of the central stories of the game is that of the Skyrim Civil War questline, which allows players to choose between supporting the Imperial faction or the Stormcloaks. In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players can be part of several storylines that can shape the future of Skyrim – and potentially the future of the Elder Scrolls series as a whole. Skyrim’s Civil War is one of the biggest storylines in the game, but what really changes if players support the Imperials against the Stormcloaks? : Skyrim’s Civil War: What Choosing Imperials or Storm Cloaks Changes