The Shrike is one of the earlier frontline aircraft of the Coalition of Liberation and Reclamation (CRL). This faction is comprised of refugees from the various polities conquered by Fortia. Having had to eke out an existence in the borders of the "beaten zone" beyond Fortia's borders. This ultimately led to militaristic factions that sought to recover their lost lands winning out.

This aircraft is the Shrike's original version, intended as a general-purpose long-range warplane. It's most famous for having carried out the attack against a border airbase that signaled the start of the war proper.

It's armament consists of 6 .50 caliber HMGs, and on top of bombing duties, it would often be used as a bomber destroyer owning to this.