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There are many differences with the narrative of the Siege of Terra as originally told in older sources with that of the [[Black Library (BL Publishing)|Black Library]] novel series. Most notably these include:
====New Additions====These are narrative additions by the Black Library novels, rather than direct changes/contradictions*The Iron Warriors evacuate midway into the siege.{{CME}}*Kharn the Betrayer is slain by Sigismund.{{CME}}*Mortarion is banished back to the Warp in a duel with Jaghatai Khan.{{CME}}*Dark Angels land at the Astronomican.{{CME}}*Magnus is defeated by Vulkan, and likewise Angron is defeated by Sanguinius.{{Fn|22f}}*The final battle between Horus and the Emperor is greatly expanded upon and includes figures such as [[Ollanius Persson]], [[Garviel Loken]], [[Leetu]] and the [[Athame]] which were not present in the original.{{CME}}====Changes from Previous====These are direct changes from previous information*Previously it was ambiguous as to who actually stands between Horus and the Emperor's broken body, with some stating it was a Custodian, Space Marine, or lone Guardsman [[Ollanius Pius]]. The Black Library novels reveal all three to have been true at different points.{{CME}}
*In the original lore, [[Lorgar]] himself led the Word Bearers on Terra.{{Fn|1a}} However as of the events of the novel [[Slaves to Darkness (Novel)|Slaves to Darkness]], Lorgar is banished from Horus' sight for attempting to usurp him and instead the Word Bearers at Terra were led by [[Zardu Layak]].{{Fn|4}}
*The [[Sky Fortress]] was used for the defense of the Eternity Gate, not for the retaking of the Lion's Gate Spaceport by Jaghatai Khan.{{Fn|1d}}
*Magnus was not defeated by Vulkan, and likewise Angron Sanguinius was not defeated by Sanguinius.{{Fn|22f}}*Sanguinius is able to crack a small chink out of Horus' armour, which the Emperor later exploits. This is not present in the Black Library novels.{{CME}}*The final battle between Horus and the Emperor This is greatly expanded upon and includes figures such as [[Ollanius Persson]], [[Garviel Loken]], [[Leetu]] and the [[Athame]] which were not present in the original.{{CME}}*It is left ambiguous as to who actually stands between Horus and the Emperor's broken body, with some stating it was a Custodian, Space Marine, or lone Guardsman [[Ollanius Pius]]. The Black Library novels reveal all three to have been true at different points.{{CME}}
*The Emperor is insistent that he be brought back to the throne after defeating Horus, whereas in the novels he is unconscious and they discover a tarot guide of the throne to guide them to the conclusion.{{CME}}
