XERR-01
Experimental Energy Reciprocation Rifle Mark 1
Mission statement:
Create a small, uncomplicated infantry weapon, usable without special training, with the ability to counter-act the Covenant's shield technology, while still providing enough stopping power to be effective. Initially conceptualized after the Sacking of Reach, this weapon had entered research and development on [Redacted]
R&D Log:
Day 1
The Idea was posed by one Sergeant [Redacted] to provide troops with a small arm capable of dispatching opposing elites with a minimum of difficulty. Professor [Redacted] provided a simplified goal: Supercharge regular projectiles with a form of energy that can disable an Elite's shielding.
Day 12
The first prototype of the XERR-01 is produced, utilizing heavily charged Ionization energy, contact with shields caused instantaneous overloads, eliminating the enemy's shield as a factor for extended periods of time.
Those involved are optimistic that this will grant the average soldier of the UNSC to wipe out any shielded opposition with a minimum of fuss.
Day 13
The first day of testing was promising, as the weapon surpassed expectations.
Day 14
The weapon was tested on [Redacted], in full [Redacted]. Proof of concept established. Plans are made to put into the hands of trained troops for a live fire experiment.
Day 15
Live fire experiment on a fully weaponized, hand held XERR-01 had unexpected bonus effect. Ionization seemed to spread to multiple targets, shorting out the shields of multiple enemies. Spirits are high as the SPARTAN-IV program begins to show interest.
Day 28
Spartan [Redacted] was sent to us to view weapon testing, and showed an extreme interest in testing the weapon for himself
Day [Redacted]
Facility attacked, Spartan [Redacted] Listed MIA.