Outpost (noun)

1. A military or other settlement located at a distance from a main center.
2. A remote station or position, typically one providing support or protection for a larger unit.

Origin:

From middle english outepost, a compound of out + post, from old english ūtepost and middle dutch uutpost. the word first appeared in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The company had several outposts in remote areas of the country.
2. The outposts were established to protect the settlers from the native tribes.
3. The soldiers were sent to establish an outpost in the mountains.
4. The lookout tower was built as an outpost to watch for fires.
5. The company had a small outpost in the middle of the jungle.