* Economic: Britain was seen as a resource-rich area with potential for trade and development. The Romans used the British Isles to acquire and transport resources like metal, timber, and grain back to the mainland via their well-developed network of forts, roads, and ports.
* Military: Britain was a strategic location for the Romans in their efforts to control the Atlantic coast and the North Sea. The presence of Roman troops in Britain helped to solidify their control over the region and protected their trade routes, as well as served as a base for campaigns against barbarian tribes in northern Europe.
* Political: The Roman Empire was an expansionist power and conquering Britain was seen as a way to expand the empire and increase the power and prestige of the Roman emperor. The conquest of Britain also served to legitimize the emperor's authority by demonstrating his ability to conquer new lands and bring them under Roman control.
* Cultural: The Romans saw the British Isles as a source of potential new recruits and colonists. They encouraged the development of Roman culture in Britain, including the construction of towns, villas, and temples, as well as introducing their language, laws, and customs. The Romans also saw Britain as a way to spread Roman civilization to the rest of the world.