Using ternary operators in a function with javascript

I am curious as to if it can be rewritten inside of the function call.

Yes, it can. But, if you do it there, then there is no need for a variable. You would be passing the function's argument directly inline.

Having said that, you can't pass that MSys.alert() statement as the "else" value because it will be executed in all cases. You'd have to pass a value there that the function can use as its input argument

send_command(MSys.inShip ? 'ship launch' : 'some other string');

Here's an example:

function foo(x){
 console.log(x);
}

// If a random number is even, pass "even". If not, pass "odd"
foo(Math.floor(Math.random() * 10) % 2 === 0 ? "even" : "odd");