The Timberwolves and Cowgills were the support squadrons that went to the Hyades with us. They flew old Cargomasters and Starlifters before The War, but the Peloran upgraded them so they could better survive the rigors of the Hyades Campaign. The new Starmasters and Starfires could establish new forward bases in minutes and gave us secure places to eat and sleep between combat actions. It is fascinating how much one can fit inside a cargo hold when compacted onto self-deploying pallets. And it is most pleasant to watch an anti-aircraft gun roll out just in time to deal with an enemy intent on leveling the new base before it is completed.