Thanks for the speedy replies guys.
It's good to know that you have the Laser General problem too. I will remember not to pick them for AI or build the Squid drones myself.
It's interesting that you think the crashes might be the game itself, because it really seems to me like Contra crashes way more than any other ZH Mod. Maybe it just seems that way because I've played a lot more Contra than any of the other, lesser mods!
If anyone else has any tips on how to improve stability I'd very much like to hear them. Thanks again