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+# ERROR: INCOMPLETE REQUEST
+
+I cannot proceed with market analysis production. The operator message is **empty**—no opportunity, niche, or business concept has been specified for research.
+
+## What I need to proceed:
+
+**Task Message Required:**
+- Specific market opportunity, niche, or business concept to analyze
+- Example format: *"Analyze the market for AI-powered manuscript formatting for indie authors"* or *"Research the opportunity in low-code workflow automation for medical billing"*
+
+## Current Status:
+
+- **Chair Role:** Director of Research (Market Intelligence)
+- **Context:** ✅ Crimson Leaf charter loaded
+- **RAG Databases:** ✅ Portfolio context available
+- **Analysis Framework:** ✅ Ready (8-section structure, citation discipline, TAM → positioning → recommendation)
+- **Input Data:** ❌ **MISSING** — no opportunity specified
+
+---
+
+## Next Step:
+
+**Please provide the opportunity name or concept** in your next message. Once received, I will execute a full research-grade market analysis with:
+- Authentic web citations (minimum 8 real URLs)
+- TAM sizing and growth rates
+- Competitive landscape with white-space identification
+- Monetization model analysis
+- Revenue projections (12-month)
+- Clear PROCEED / INVESTIGATE / PASS recommendation with rationale
+
+**Awaiting task message.**
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