Casper Van Dien plays an extra
I just started playing this one again after so many years, and I noticed when Blair first arrives on the Lexington, one of the 'extra' Confed pilots that greets him is none other than Starship Troopers Casper Van Dien. He is listed on imdb as Confed Pilot #3. I had to do a double take when I saw that.
This is also one of the best damn games ever. I wish the WC saga didn't perish along with Origin.