Kendosu, or the Way of the Varactyl, was a form of swordplay created by Jedi Knight Scott Borek in 14 BBY. Based on Republic records and personal account, the Form was conceived in 21 BBY to give the Jedi an advantage in combat against the Sith during the Great Galactic War. It had only been mastered by Borek by the time it was created and recognized, due to the physical ability and difficulty that was involved in truly mastering it; the events that took place in 14 BBY also prevented it from being taught en masse. Nevertheless, it was officially recognized by the Jedi Order that same year.