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+# ALERT: Missing Operator Input
+
+I'm Orion, Director of Research at Crimson Leaf Holdings, and I'm ready to produce an **Affiliate Intelligence Brief**, but your message is incomplete.
+
+**Required Input:**
+
+The template expects:
+```
+Operator: [your name or identifier]
+Message: [NICHE NAME or PRODUCT CATEGORY]
+```
+
+**What I need from you:**
+
+1. **Niche or product category** — e.g., "mechanical keyboards," "sous vide cookers," "standing desks," "coffee grinders," etc.
+
+2. **Optional context:**
+   - Geographic focus (US / global)?
+   - Budget constraints for domain/hosting setup?
+   - Timeline urgency?
+   - Any existing competitive intelligence you've seen?
+
+**What I'll deliver:**
+
+Once you provide the niche, I will produce a comprehensive brief with:
+- Amazon Associates commission data & top 5 review targets
+- Competitive landscape analysis (existing review sites + gaps)
+- 10 high-intent article templates
+- Realistic monthly revenue model with break-even timeline
+- Crimson Leaf operational fit assessment
+- Clear START NOW / RESEARCH FURTHER / PASS recommendation
+
+---
+
+**Please provide the niche name and I'll begin Pass 1 research immediately.**