Dr. Wafel Zinraal's diary, 23 June

A commando flock from the Columbidae mercenary kingdom arrived at base camp today. Apparently their services have been retained by High Command for the duration of the conflict. Their telepathic messaging skills will be highly handy, as dust storms have impeded our smoke signaling. Poor Grigsby was gored by a tusker two days ago, and by the time the message got through and we dispatched a medevac balloon, it was too late. According to the capabilities brief I received from their commander, Flight Lieutenant Obock, they're also trained in sabotage and diversionary tactics, and their size gives them a great deal of protection from the Shivan anti-air weaponry.