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+I appreciate the detailed context, but I need to flag a critical issue:
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+**The current message from the Operator is empty.** There is no task, opportunity, or market to analyze. The "Message:" field contains no text.
+
+To proceed as **Orion, Director of Research**, I need you to provide:
+
+1. **The specific opportunity or market niche** you want analyzed (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors," "real-time fantasy sports analytics," "voice cloning for audiobook production," etc.)
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+2. **Any initial market data or URLs** you'd like me to incorporate, or confirmation that I should work from the `{market_data_1}` through `{market_data_5}` passes (which are currently placeholder templates with no actual data filled in).
+
+---
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+**What I will do once you provide the task:**
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+✓ Produce a research-grade market analysis following the exact structure you've outlined  
+✓ Cite **only real URLs** from your research passes (not invented ones)  
+✓ Flag sections where data is missing and state assumptions explicitly  
+✓ Target 8+ real citations across the document  
+✓ Deliver a clear **PROCEED / INVESTIGATE FURTHER / PASS** recommendation  
+✓ Set the `BUSINESS_PLAN_NEEDED` flag appropriately  
+
+**Please reply with:**
+- The market opportunity you want analyzed
+- The research data passes (or confirmation I should work with what's provided)
+
+Then I'll deliver the analysis immediately.
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