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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."'''
