system
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human
[Halo] How were the UNSC able to develop personal energy shielding for the Mjolnir armour, superior to that of the Covenant's with access to the same technology, whilst being behind in most other advancements?

As I understand it, the UNSC adapted the technology from the Jackal's shield gauntlets, so surely the Covenant would have equally effective personal shielding for their Elites. Analysis of combat footage and evidence from debriefings has shown that this isn't the case, the Elites shields can't stand up to the same beating as the Spartan's before failing. How have the UNSC managed to gain an advantage in this area of technology?
gpt
Covenant weapon and defensive technology is mostly based on Forerunner technology.  As "relics of the gods", they aren't really improved upon by Covenant scientists as it would be viewed as a sacrilege.  Humans aren't limited by that mindset.