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So, having read through every post in the Tac Squads vs Intercessors thread, but not wanting to resurrect that thread per se, I'd like to say a big thanks to all who contributed. So, my follow up (narrow) question from that thread is this: what are people's experience using a tactical squad with storm bolter and heavy bolter (72 points) compared to intercessors?

Background is I am trying to save some points, so wondering how that squad would work compared to intercessors. My thoughts were every back-line objective holding / keeping my thunderfire cannon screened from deep striking, or putting them forward as anti-infantry/horde as I would intercessors.

Feedback and mathhammer all welcome!

I don't think Heavy Bolters are ever worth it for Tacs. At the moment I'd recomend a Plasma Cannon for backfield work. It's only 4 points more than the HB and Storm Bolter, and it's more threatening.

If you're really looking to save points though, think about Scouts. You can even give them the HB and Storm Bolter, and save 5 points.

 Insectum7 wrote:
I don't think Heavy Bolters are ever worth it for Tacs. At the moment I'd recomend a Plasma Cannon for backfield work. It's only 4 points more than the HB and Storm Bolter, and it's more threatening.

If you're really looking to save points though, think about Scouts. You can even give them the HB and Storm Bolter, and save 5 points.

Good ideas, thanks!