Yeah that much plasma is bound to do nasty stuff to your own squad, as well as the enemy squads... hopefully more of the latter.
Keep in mind that though it doesn't seem all that effective, Heavy bolters can fell Marine squads decently, too. Sure Marines can usually wade through the fire, but it's psychological, and it really can hurt if rolls go your way. I mean, you're wounding on 3+, you have three shots each... and with less points, you can have more! And that way you won't have to switch it up for horde armies.
As for the anti-tank, that squad won't be able to do that as effectively as a true anti-tank squad could... now, as for what that squad shoudl be, I have no idea...
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