The ensign in charge of Coburn and Janice seemed to freeze. The
radar-man pressed a button, which would relay that particular
radar-screen's contents to the control room for the whole ship. There
was a pause of seconds. Then bells began to ring everywhere. They were
battle gongs.
There was a sensation of stirring all over the ship. Doors closed with
soft hissings. Men ran furiously. The gongs rang.