# ERROR: MALFORMED REQUEST

**Status:** ❌ REQUEST INCOMPLETE

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## Issue

The operator message is **empty**. The `[THINKING HINT]` provides a template for market analysis, but there is **no task message containing the market opportunity to analyze**.

### What I need to proceed:

**The operator must provide:**
1. **Specific market opportunity or niche** (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors," "blockchain supply chain for artisanal goods," etc.)
2. **Context or rationale** for why this opportunity should be researched (e.g., "Portfolio gap identified," "Customer request," "Market signal detected")

### Current state:

- ✅ Role confirmed: **Orion, Director of Research** at Crimson Leaf Holdings
- ✅ Template loaded: Market analysis structure with citation requirements
- ✅ Charter understood: Crimson Leaf's governance, tenant architecture, and incubation mandate
- ❌ **Task input: MISSING**

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## Next steps

**Please resubmit with:**

```
*** MARKET OPPORTUNITY ***
[Specific market niche or business opportunity]

*** RATIONALE ***
[Why this should be analyzed]
```

Once the opportunity is specified, I will produce a research-grade market analysis document with real citations, TAM sizing, competitive landscape, revenue models, and a clear PROCEED/INVESTIGATE/PASS recommendation.

**Awaiting operator input.**