The Imperials: An Overview

The Banner of the Imperial Legion.

The Imperial Legion is the military force of the Cyrodillic Empire. A strictly duty-driven society, the Empire knows what must be done for the greater good of all people. Although they may be misguided at times, and there are certain captains who are execution-happy, the Empire as a whole strives to keep order and peace.
In Skyrim, they struggle to put down the Stormcloak rebellion as quickly as possible, because their resources would be better used in fighting the true enemy, the Thalmor, and rebuilding the cities that were destroyed in the Great War with the Admeri Dominion.
The Imperials consider themselves the staunch protectors of peace and justice, and will put down any rebellion that threatens the peace that was fought so hard for in the Great War.