I appreciate the detailed operational context, but I need to flag a critical issue with this request.

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## **ISSUE: Missing Task Message**

The operator's message field is **empty**. There is no opportunity, market niche, or business problem specified for me to analyze.

The template you've provided requires:
- A specific market opportunity or niche identified in `[THINKING HINT]` or the task message
- Market research data in five passes (`{market_data_1}` through `{market_data_5}`)
- Specific URLs and citations to populate the analysis

**All of these are absent.**

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## **What I Need to Proceed**

To produce a research-grade market analysis document as Director of Research, please provide:

1. **The Opportunity:** What specific market niche, product category, or business model should I analyze?
   - Example: "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors"
   - Example: "Blockchain-based supply chain auditing for mid-market manufacturers"

2. **The Research Passes:** Real URLs and data points from:
   - Market sizing reports
   - Competitor websites and pricing
   - Recent news (HN, TechCrunch, industry blogs)
   - Community forums (Reddit, Discord, industry Slack)
   - Revenue model case studies

3. **Constraints or Context:** Any specific Crimson Leaf capabilities, budget limits, or strategic priorities that should shape the analysis?

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## **Interim Recommendation**

**Status: BLOCKED**

I cannot produce citations to non-existent research data. The analysis template is sound, but it requires actual input to execute.

Please resubmit with:
- The specific opportunity to evaluate
- Populated research passes with real URLs
- Any strategic constraints

Once those are provided, I will produce a research-grade analysis following the exact structure and citation rules you've specified.