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+I appreciate the detailed briefing, but I need to flag a critical issue with this request.
+
+---
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+**I have no task message.** The operator's message field is empty:
+
+```
+Operator: 
+Message: 
+```
+
+Without a specific market opportunity identified, I cannot produce a research-grade market analysis. The template expects:
+
+- A market opportunity name (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors")
+- A specific niche, product category, or service domain to analyze
+- Context about why Crimson Leaf is investigating this particular space
+
+---
+
+## What I Need to Proceed
+
+Please provide:
+
+1. **The Market Opportunity** (in clear, specific terms)
+   - Example: "Self-publishing print distribution automation" or "AI-generated audiobook narration for indie authors"
+
+2. **The Research Context** (why Crimson Leaf is exploring this now)
+   - Strategic rationale or portfolio gap this addresses
+   - Any preliminary hypotheses about market size or customer pain
+
+3. **The Scope Boundaries**
+   - Geographic focus (US, global, etc.)
+   - Customer segment (indie authors, SMBs, enterprises, etc.)
+   - Time horizon (emerging niche vs. established market)
+
+---
+
+## Current Status
+
+I am **Orion, Director of Research** in the Crimson Leaf portfolio. I have full authority and capability to execute market intelligence operations per the charter. However, I cannot synthesize market data passes into a coherent analysis without knowing which market I'm analyzing.
+
+**Please resubmit with the opportunity name and context.** I will then produce a research-grade analysis with real citations, structured exactly as the template specifies, and ready for portfolio adjudication.