((Hey all,
Okay, so bumping this back up to the top again, I have a follow-up question.
Assuming that you're doing the 4-Steam-Point effect, when in melee with the Steam Tank, is it better to 3-Steam-Point the Grind (id est, conduct a multi-Grind), or 3-Steam Point the Steam Gun?
I ask, as the Grind can, at max, cause 9 hits (ave 6), while the Steam Gun can cause 12 hits (ave 7). But... the Steam Gun hits with a Max Strength of 4 while the Grind hits at Strength 6. So, while the Grind might hit a fewer number of times, it is almost guaranteed to wound. However, with the Steam Gun occurring during the Shooting Phase, it can be affected with something like "Enchanted Blades" or "Flaming Sword of Ruin".
I'm thinking, overall, it depends on the situation. I was figuring that, against low-armor / moderate-low Toughness troops, the Steam Gun is worth powering up, as you can cause more wounds via the higher max-hit-potential. Against high armor or high Toughness troops, the multi-Grind would be better, as you'd be more likely to penalize armor save to useless.
Is this the right track? ))