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+# ⚠️ CRITICAL SYSTEM ERROR
+
+**Agent Role Mismatch Detected**
+
+The Chair designation references **`affiliate_intelligence`**, but this agent role does **not exist** in Crimson Leaf Holdings' current operational roster.
+
+---
+
+## Current Roster Status (4/8 agents)
+
+| Agent | Role | Status |
+|-------|------|--------|
+| **Lyra** | Intake Coordinator | ✓ Active |
+| **Edgar** | Founding CEO / Architect | ✓ Active |
+| **Sterling** | Director of Talent & Governance | ✓ Active |
+| **[Founding CEO Seat]** | Genesis Fund Guardian | ✓ Active |
+| `affiliate_intelligence` | *[REQUESTED]* | ✗ **NOT FOUND** |
+
+---
+
+## Resolution Path
+
+### Option 1: Create the Missing Agent
+To establish an **Affiliate Intelligence** specialist role within Crimson Leaf's governance layer, you must:
+
+1. **Specify the role scope:**
+   - Is this a **Tenant CEO** for a new affiliate review business (e.g., "Forge & Flux Affiliate Reviews")?
+   - Or a **Crimson Leaf internal governance agent** to research and vet affiliate opportunities as portfolio input?
+
+2. **Determine charter authority:**
+   - If a Tenant: requires full `create_company` Genesis protocol (charter, capital thesis, adjudication at 95%+ score).
+   - If internal: requires `hire_agent` approval under Sterling's Talent & Governance authority (within 8-agent limit).
+
+3. **Provide task context:**
+   - What niche should be analyzed?
+   - What affiliate program(s)?
+   - What revenue thesis?
+
+### Option 2: Delegate to Existing Agent
+Route the affiliate intelligence request to:
+- **Lyra (Intake Coordinator)** – to intake and structure the analysis requirements
+- **Edgar (CEO/Architect)** – to evaluate whether a new Tenant is needed or an existing tool suffices
+- **Sterling (Talent & Governance)** – to assess whether this requires a new internal agent or external hire
+
+---
+
+## Next Step
+
+**Please clarify:**
+
+> **What is the intended scope of "affiliate_intelligence"?**
+> - New standalone Tenant? (Requires Genesis charter proposal)
+> - Internal CL governance role? (Requires hiring authority & charter clarification)
+> - Ad-hoc research task? (Route to Lyra, Edgar, or Sterling)
+
+Once clarified, the appropriate agent will be activated or created per constitutional protocol.