The officers in the control room of INS Suryodaya responded with crisp nods, their faces mirroring the gravity of the situation. Outside, the endless expanse of the ocean remained deceptively calm, masking the storm that was brewing beneath its surface.
Admiral Trivedi straightened, his gaze fixed on the glowing tactical map before him. The quiet hum of the room sharpened into a tense silence as he addressed his officers and issued the next command.
"Activate satellite monitoring for the entire region," he commanded, his voice steady but laced with authority. "I want real-time updates on any suspicious movements—sea, air, or land. Deploy all available assets. If there's a needle in this haystack, I want to know about it."
"Yes, sir!" a communications officer responded crisply, immediately relaying the orders. Within moments, screens flickered as satellite feeds synchronized with the carrier's systems, providing a sweeping view of the surrounding region.