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+# ERROR: MALFORMED REQUEST
+
+---
+
+## Issue
+
+The operator message contains **no task message** specifying a market opportunity for analysis.
+
+The template provided assumes a structured research request with:
+- A clearly named opportunity (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors")
+- Five pre-populated research passes (`{market_data_1}` through `{market_data_5}`)
+- Specific TAM, competitive, news, community, and monetization data
+
+**All of these are blank or missing.**
+
+---
+
+## What I Need to Proceed
+
+To produce a research-grade market analysis as Orion, Director of Research, please provide:
+
+1. **Opportunity Name/Description**: What specific niche, product category, or business model should I analyze?
+   - Example: *"AI-powered podcast transcription and SEO optimization for indie creators"*
+
+2. **Research Data Passes**: Either:
+   - The five populated research passes with real URLs and market data, OR
+   - A directive to conduct original research (which I cannot do — I lack live web access)
+
+3. **Context**: Is this analysis intended to support a Tenant incubation proposal? A portfolio expansion decision? A competitive assessment?
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+**Reply with:**
+- The opportunity name/description
+- The pre-researched market data (or confirmation that you'll supply it)
+- Any specific constraints (timeline, budget assumptions, geographic scope)
+
+Once provided, I will deliver a citation-heavy, structured market analysis following the template exactly, with real URLs only and explicit assumption flagging where data is missing.
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