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At the start of the [[Horus Heresy]], Warmaster [[Horus]] apparently only had 2 Primarchs and their respective Legions at his side. Under his command were his own [[Sons of Horus]], joined by [[Angron]] and his [[World Eaters]], and [[Fulgrim]] with his [[Emperor's Children]]. After ridding himself of all suspected loyalist members inside the three legions at [[Isstvan III]], he choose ''Isstvan V'' as his command post and prepared a deadly trap for his former brothers and their legions. | At the start of the [[Horus Heresy]], Warmaster [[Horus]] apparently only had 2 Primarchs and their respective Legions at his side. Under his command were his own [[Sons of Horus]], joined by [[Angron]] and his [[World Eaters]], and [[Fulgrim]] with his [[Emperor's Children]]. After ridding himself of all suspected loyalist members inside the three legions at [[Isstvan III]], he choose ''Isstvan V'' as his command post and prepared a deadly trap for his former brothers and their legions. | ||
| − | The Emperor ordered the deployment of | + | The Emperor ordered the deployment of seven full Space Marine legions against him, agonizing over the betrayal of his most beloved son. Unknown to the Emperor of Mankind, four of the deployed Primarchs and their legions had already turned against Him, forming a ''Fifth column'' who would strike against the loyalists at the most crucial and decise moment. |
| − | The initial naval operations seemed to go | + | The initial naval operations seemed to go well for the Loyalist side. The Imperial Navy managed gain orbit over Isstvan V and the legions proceeded with their planetary deployment. The first wave was under the overall command of [[Ferrus Manus]] and besides his own legion, the [[Iron Hands]], included the [[Salamanders]] lead by [[Vulkan]], and the [[Raven Guard]] under [[Corax]]. They landed right into a bloodbath. Horus was aware of the chosen drop site and his troops fell upon the surprised legions. Ferrus Manus engaged Fulgrim, only to die at his hands. The loyalists retreated towards the apparent safety of their brothers of the second wave. |
| − | The legions of the second wave were not | + | The legions of the second wave were not no longer loyal to the Emperor. The [[Night Lords]] of [[Konrad Curze]], the [[Iron Warriors]] of [[Perturabo]], the [[Word Bearers]] of [[Lorgar]], and the [[Alpha Legion]] of [[Alpharius]] fell upon their unsuspecting brothers and the ensuing slaughter is widely known as the ''Drop Site Massacre''. |
A phrase from the Warmaster himself can easily resume the whole battle: '''"When the traitor's hand strikes, it strikes with the strength of a legion."''' | A phrase from the Warmaster himself can easily resume the whole battle: '''"When the traitor's hand strikes, it strikes with the strength of a legion."''' | ||
| − | After the battle the head of | + | After the battle the head of Ferrus Manus was delivered by Fulgrim to Horus as a trophy. |
Only a few loyalist Space Marines, bearing the gene-seed of their fallen brothers and carrying the critically wounded Corax, managed to escape. A loyal Primarch had fallen in battle, another was severely wounded, and a third was missing in action. Vulcan was missing, and how he ultimately managed to survive and to escape is quite unclear. It was disastrous news for the Emperor and the Imperium. | Only a few loyalist Space Marines, bearing the gene-seed of their fallen brothers and carrying the critically wounded Corax, managed to escape. A loyal Primarch had fallen in battle, another was severely wounded, and a third was missing in action. Vulcan was missing, and how he ultimately managed to survive and to escape is quite unclear. It was disastrous news for the Emperor and the Imperium. | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 14 March 2007
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Name: | Isstvan V |
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| System: | Isstvan System | ||
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The planet of Isstvan V is widely known for the infamous Drop Site Massacre.
At the start of the Horus Heresy, Warmaster Horus apparently only had 2 Primarchs and their respective Legions at his side. Under his command were his own Sons of Horus, joined by Angron and his World Eaters, and Fulgrim with his Emperor's Children. After ridding himself of all suspected loyalist members inside the three legions at Isstvan III, he choose Isstvan V as his command post and prepared a deadly trap for his former brothers and their legions.
The Emperor ordered the deployment of seven full Space Marine legions against him, agonizing over the betrayal of his most beloved son. Unknown to the Emperor of Mankind, four of the deployed Primarchs and their legions had already turned against Him, forming a Fifth column who would strike against the loyalists at the most crucial and decise moment.
The initial naval operations seemed to go well for the Loyalist side. The Imperial Navy managed gain orbit over Isstvan V and the legions proceeded with their planetary deployment. The first wave was under the overall command of Ferrus Manus and besides his own legion, the Iron Hands, included the Salamanders lead by Vulkan, and the Raven Guard under Corax. They landed right into a bloodbath. Horus was aware of the chosen drop site and his troops fell upon the surprised legions. Ferrus Manus engaged Fulgrim, only to die at his hands. The loyalists retreated towards the apparent safety of their brothers of the second wave.
The legions of the second wave were not no longer loyal to the Emperor. The Night Lords of Konrad Curze, the Iron Warriors of Perturabo, the Word Bearers of Lorgar, and the Alpha Legion of Alpharius fell upon their unsuspecting brothers and the ensuing slaughter is widely known as the Drop Site Massacre.
A phrase from the Warmaster himself can easily resume the whole battle: "When the traitor's hand strikes, it strikes with the strength of a legion."
After the battle the head of Ferrus Manus was delivered by Fulgrim to Horus as a trophy.
Only a few loyalist Space Marines, bearing the gene-seed of their fallen brothers and carrying the critically wounded Corax, managed to escape. A loyal Primarch had fallen in battle, another was severely wounded, and a third was missing in action. Vulcan was missing, and how he ultimately managed to survive and to escape is quite unclear. It was disastrous news for the Emperor and the Imperium.
The rebellion would be reinforced by Mortarion and his legion, the Death Guard, who had pledged themselves to Nurgle. Due to developments at Prospero the rebellion would be further be strengthened by Magnus the Red and his legion, the Thousand Sons, servants of Tzeentch. Horus had nine Space Marine Legions and had all but destroyed three loyal ones. The way to Terra was wide open, and the Battle of Terra would follow.
Problems with canon, older versions, name
The name of the this star-system has undergone minor variations. In some older publications the name is spelled Istvaan.
A older version of this battle reports that initially the Emperor was quite reluctant to crush the revolt, as the reasons of the Warmaster were unknown. Fulgrim initially tried to reason and to negotiate the Warmaster but was seduced by the powers of Slaanesh1.
Sources and references
- 1Renegades, page 61, by Andy Chambers, Jervis Johnson & Rick Priestley
