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From: PAE <pae@localhost>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:18:12 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] research: affiliate brief task={task.id}

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+# ⚠️ MISSING CRITICAL INPUT
+
+**Orion cannot proceed.**
+
+The operator message contains **no niche specification**. The template structure is present, but the actual task — the affiliate opportunity niche to be analyzed — has not been provided.
+
+---
+
+## Required Input
+
+Please specify the niche or product category for affiliate intelligence analysis. Examples:
+
+- "Standing desk reviews"
+- "Mechanical keyboard affiliate opportunities"
+- "Air purifier niche"
+- "Home espresso machine market"
+- "Outdoor camping gear for beginners"
+
+---
+
+## What Happens Next
+
+Once you provide the niche, I will:
+
+1. **Execute Pass 1–4 research** (product data, competitor sites, keyword gaps, community signals)
+2. **Populate the brief template** with cited sources
+3. **Model monthly revenue** with transparent assumptions
+4. **Assess Crimson Leaf fit** (execution speed, build requirements, David involvement)
+5. **Recommend** START NOW / RESEARCH FURTHER / PASS with clear rationale
+
+---
+
+**Awaiting niche specification.**
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