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From: PAE <pae@localhost>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:24 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] research: market analysis task={task.id}

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+# ERROR: MALFORMED REQUEST
+
+**Status:** ❌ REQUEST INCOMPLETE
+
+---
+
+## Issue
+
+The operator message is **empty**. The `[THINKING HINT]` provides a template for market analysis, but there is **no task message containing the market opportunity to analyze**.
+
+### What I need to proceed:
+
+**The operator must provide:**
+1. **Specific market opportunity or niche** (e.g., "AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors," "blockchain supply chain for artisanal goods," etc.)
+2. **Context or rationale** for why this opportunity should be researched (e.g., "Portfolio gap identified," "Customer request," "Market signal detected")
+
+### Current state:
+
+- ✅ Role confirmed: **Orion, Director of Research** at Crimson Leaf Holdings
+- ✅ Template loaded: Market analysis structure with citation requirements
+- ✅ Charter understood: Crimson Leaf's governance, tenant architecture, and incubation mandate
+- ❌ **Task input: MISSING**
+
+---
+
+## Next steps
+
+**Please resubmit with:**
+
+```
+*** MARKET OPPORTUNITY ***
+[Specific market niche or business opportunity]
+
+*** RATIONALE ***
+[Why this should be analyzed]
+```
+
+Once the opportunity is specified, I will produce a research-grade market analysis document with real citations, TAM sizing, competitive landscape, revenue models, and a clear PROCEED/INVESTIGATE/PASS recommendation.
+
+**Awaiting operator input.**
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