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+# ⚠️ ERROR: INCOMPLETE REQUEST
+
+**Status:** Unable to generate market analysis document.
+
+**Reason:** The operator message is empty. No opportunity, market niche, or business thesis was provided for analysis.
+
+---
+
+## What I Need to Proceed
+
+To execute my role as **Orion, Director of Research at Crimson Leaf Holdings**, please provide:
+
+1. **Opportunity Name/Niche** — What market or business problem should I analyze?
+   - Example: "AI-powered customer service for SaaS startups"
+   - Example: "Low-code automation tools for operations teams"
+
+2. **Context (Optional)** — Any specific constraints or angles:
+   - Target customer segment
+   - Revenue model preference (SaaS, marketplace, service, etc.)
+   - Competitive positioning hypothesis
+   - Strategic priority within Crimson Leaf's portfolio
+
+3. **Market Research Passes** — The template expects five research data blocks:
+   - PASS 1: Market size, TAM, growth rates
+   - PASS 2: Competitors, pricing, positioning
+   - PASS 3: Recent news and developments
+   - PASS 4: Community pain points, buyer voice
+   - PASS 5: Revenue models, monetization data
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+**Reply with:**
+```
+OPPORTUNITY: [niche/market name]
+CONTEXT: [any strategic notes]
+RESEARCH_DATA: [paste research passes 1-5 here, or confirm they will follow]
+```
+
+Once provided, I will produce a **research-grade market analysis document** with:
+- Real URL citations (minimum 8)
+- Competitive landscape mapping
+- Revenue projections
+- Clear PROCEED/INVESTIGATE/PASS recommendation
+- Business plan gating flag
+
+**Awaiting your input.**
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