the performance of a sternguard squad actually is at the level of a level 4 Tac squad ... so you can say that the sternguard levels your tacs immediately to level 4 with the possibility to level up even more
level 4 Tacs got 1930 hp
Sternguard have to get to level 4 themselves to surpass that.
The Tactical Sergeant has 10 more melee skill, (and does more melee damage) than the Sternguard Sergeant..
And ofcourse Tac damage doesnt drop as fast as Sternguards' since they carry a special weapon.
If your'e just going to put an unleveled Sternguard Squad agains a leveled Tac Squad, the Veterans will be pounded into the dust, if you ask me. They are not going to outshoot, outmelee or outtank them.






