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+I appreciate the detailed setup, but I need to flag a critical structural issue:
+
+**The operator message is empty.** The task message section shows:
+
+```
+Operator: 
+Message: 
+```
+
+There is no market opportunity specified for me to research.
+
+## What I Need to Proceed
+
+To produce a research-grade market analysis as Orion, Director of Research, I require:
+
+1. **The specific opportunity or market niche** you want analyzed (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors," "Real-time market sentiment APIs," etc.)
+2. **The research passes** (market_data_1 through market_data_5) populated with actual web data, competitor intelligence, news, community feedback, and monetization models.
+
+## Current State
+
+- ✅ I have the charter context (Crimson Leaf's governance framework, portfolio status, Tenant principles)
+- ✅ I understand my role (research-grade market analyst)
+- ✅ I have the citation rules and document structure
+- ❌ I lack the **market opportunity** to analyze
+- ❌ I lack the **research data passes** to cite
+
+## Next Step
+
+Please provide:
+
+1. **Opportunity statement**: What market should I analyze?
+2. **Research data** (or indicate if you want me to flag that data is unavailable and recommend a deterministic research tool or research Tenant)
+
+Once you supply the opportunity and data, I'll deliver a structured, citation-rich market analysis with real URLs, competitive landscape, TAM sizing, and a clear PROCEED/INVESTIGATE/PASS recommendation.
+
+**Status: Awaiting operator input.**
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