The Aerie, a carrier employed by the Cloud-Riders, functioned as a means to transport both the riders and their swoop bikes throughout the Galactic Empire's reign. This ship seldom touched down, given the swoops' capacity to launch from heights reaching 400 kilometers. It acted as the central hub for the wandering pirate band.
In the course of creating Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Cloud-Riders' carrier was initially slated to be named the Buckshot. Its construction involved kitbashing a B-wing. A comparable design to the Buckshot was seen in the Razor Assault Ship featured in the 2019 sequel trilogy movie, Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
- Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide (First mentioned)
- The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: Tales from Vandor
- Star Wars: Outer Rim
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- Cloud-Riders in the Databank (backup link) (Indirect mention only)