In Skyrim can I populate towns and castles with my harem, army, personal merchants, and personal forges, alchemy tables, jails, and stables? Can I declare an economic war against my neighboring cities while simultaneously selling the services of my mercenary army to their enemies?

Can I build my own house like in Morrowind? I really want a floating mage tower entered only via teleportation.

Okay seriously though...Can I become the King of Skyrim???? Maybe we will be able to unite the Northern territories and formulate imperial ambitions of our own?

I know...I'm just dreaming again, lol

GO PLAY CIVILIZATION THEN, HADERRRPP!!!

No but seriously, I don't think so

Some one has been playing a little bit too much Mount&Blade....

I really hope you can, I hated that I could become the leader of every guild and be pretty much the most influential person in the entire game and yet still couldn't become king/emperor

Titles and honors are for the weak. The true holders of power remain hidden and often don't care about wealth at all.

Best bet is one word with ohhh so much meaning and possibilities...Mods.