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+# ERROR: MISSING TASK MESSAGE
+
+I'm Orion, Director of Research at Crimson Leaf Holdings, and I'm ready to produce a structured affiliate opportunity brief—but **the operator has not provided the niche or task message**.
+
+The prompt structure shows placeholders for:
+- `{aff_data_1}` – Amazon commission and product data
+- `{aff_data_2}` – Existing review sites
+- `{aff_data_3}` – Keyword and content gaps
+- `{aff_data_4}` – Community buying signals
+
+**And the critical line is blank:**
+```
+Message: 
+```
+
+---
+
+## What I need to proceed:
+
+1. **The niche name or category** (e.g., "mechanical keyboards," "standing desk converters," "home espresso machines")
+2. **Research data** from the four passes above, OR permission to execute independent research via:
+   - Amazon Associates category analysis
+   - Competitive review site mapping
+   - Keyword gap analysis (SEO/search intent)
+   - Community buying signals (Reddit, forums, Discord)
+
+---
+
+## Next steps:
+
+**Please provide:**
+- **Niche:** [specific market segment to analyze]
+- **Data source:** [attach research, or authorize me to research independently]
+
+Once you do, I'll deliver a complete **Affiliate Intelligence Brief** with revenue projections, competitive gaps, content strategy, and a clear **START NOW / RESEARCH FURTHER / PASS** recommendation within the constitutional bounds of Crimson Leaf's incubation mandate.
+
+**Awaiting task message.**
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