The Shrike, belonging to Talon Karrde, was a customized Alpha-52 starfighter prototype from Incom Corporation that remained unreleased for general sale.
Around the period of Operation Shadow Hand, Karrde provided it to Mara Jade on a permanent loan for her operational needs.
During 10 ABY, the ship was temporarily seized while at Katraasii Spaceport; however, Ka'Pa the Hutt quickly recovered it following Jade's capture by the crime lord known as Takara. Jade then utilized the craft as she looked for the Jedi Knight Kyle Katarn on Dromund Kaas.